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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate School for You
With 63,451 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, vehicle maintenance & repair is the #6 most popular major in the United States.
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 31 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Check out the vehicle repair undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Aviation Institute of Maintenance the best school in the Far Western US Region for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Aviation Institute of Maintenance is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fremont.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from Aviation Institute of Maintenance carry an average student debtload of $27,852.
Out of the 31 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Spartan College - Inland Empire is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Riverside.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from Spartan College - Inland Empire take out $19,002 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $180.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in the Far Western US Region . Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas.
Vehicle Repair majors at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Las Vegas take out an average of $27,876 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $181, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Spartan College - Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Inglewood.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from Spartan College - Los Angeles take out $19,002 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $180.
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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Perry Technical Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in the Far Western US Region . Perry Tech is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Yakima.
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Advanced Training Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Advanced Training Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Las Vegas.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Advanced Training Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $10,489.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Advanced Training Institute Report
Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance & repair programs. UTI Long Beach is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Beach.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Long Beach carry an average student debtload of $15,108. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $221, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, Alaska Vocational Technical Center did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the remote area of Seward, AVTEC is a public college with a small student population.
Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. UTI Sacramento is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Sacramento.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Sacramento carry an average student debtload of $14,543. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $173, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento Report
Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Rancho Cucamonga carry an average student debtload of $15,108. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $221, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges by State
Explore the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Washington | 1,808 |
| California | 4,993 |
| Oregon | 459 |
| Nevada | 552 |
| Alaska | 119 |
| Hawaii | 158 |
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Related Rankings by Major
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Vehicle Repair Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 33,827 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8,686 |
| Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7,143 |
| Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician | 4,725 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 2,739 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician | 2,101 |
| Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician | 1,140 |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician | 823 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 724 |
| High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 489 |
| General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 472 |
| Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 213 |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | 147 |
| Engine Machinist | 107 |
| Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 97 |
| Bicycle Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician | 7 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Vehicle Repair
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration | 21,891 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 8,446 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 8,127 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 2,185 |
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 1,184 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge.
More about our data sources and methodologies.