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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois

2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois

7 Colleges
$31,731 Avg Salary
$12,144 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of the most popular subjects to study in Illinois. With 2,629 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in Illinois to see which ones offered the best undergraduate certificate programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for vehicle repair majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Top Illinois Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

#1

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Our 2023 rankings named Rock Valley College the best school in Illinois for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Rock Valley College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $11,916.

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The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Universal Technical Institute - Illinois helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Illinois. UTI Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Lisle.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at UTI Illinois accumulate an average of around $15,108 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $221.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Melrose Park.

The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,320. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $153.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lincoln Land Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Illinois list. LLCC is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from LLCC carry an average student debtload of $9,427.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southwestern Illinois College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#6

Parkland College

Champaign, IL

Parkland College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Kishwaukee College

Malta, IL

Kishwaukee College 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 #7 on the list. Kishwaukee College is a small public school located in the rural area of Malta.

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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 727
Indiana 905
Wisconsin 820
Ohio 1,409

One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, vehicle maintenance & repair has other similar majors worth exploring.

Vehicle Repair Focus Areas

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

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 7 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.

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