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2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree School for You
In 2021-2022, 63,451 vehicle maintenance & repair students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #6 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 89 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the vehicle repair associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Northwestern Ohio the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. University of Northwestern Ohio is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lima.
About 6% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 94% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, vehicle repair graduates from University of Northwestern Ohio carry an average student debt load of $20,088. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $331.
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Out of the 89 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Ivy Tech Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 5% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
Vehicle Repair majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out an average of $9,253 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Vincennes University is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Vincennes University is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Vincennes.
Of the 94 students majoring in vehicle repair at Vincennes University, 91% are male and 9% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, vehicle repair graduates from Vincennes University carry an average student debt load of $13,215.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend MIAT College of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MIAT College of Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Canton.
Women make up 11% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, vehicle repair graduates from MIAT College of Technology carry an average student debt load of $21,630. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio Technical College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Cleveland, Ohio Technical College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 101 students majoring in vehicle repair at Ohio Technical College, 87% are male and 13% are female.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Ohio Technical College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,296. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Melrose Park.
Women make up 7% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
Vehicle Repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park take out an average of $17,009 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $147.
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With a ranking of #7, Parkland College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 41 students majoring in vehicle repair at Parkland College, 98% are male and 2% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, vehicle repair graduates from Parkland College carry an average student debt load of $7,129.
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With a ranking of #8, Sinclair Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 10% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
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Southwestern Illinois College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the suburb of Belleville, SWIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 3% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 97% are male.
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Illinois Central College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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Lincoln College of Technology - Indianapolis landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
Women make up 4% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Indianapolis accumulate an average of around $14,448 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $250, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Fox Valley Technical College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Appleton, FVTC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 38 students majoring in vehicle repair at FVTC, 92% are male and 8% are female.
Vehicle Repair majors at FVTC take out an average of $11,131 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Washtenaw Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 10% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, vehicle repair majors at Washtenaw Community College accumulate an average of around $17,595 in student debt.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL |
| 14 | Triton College | River Grove, IL |
| 16 | Gateway Technical College | Kenosha, WI |
| 16 | Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL |
Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges by State
Explore the best vehicle maintenance & repair colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 727 |
| Indiana | 905 |
| Wisconsin | 820 |
| Ohio | 1,409 |
| Illinois | 2,629 |
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Related Majors
One of 7 majors within the trade school area of study, vehicle maintenance & repair has other similar majors worth exploring.
Vehicle Repair Focus Areas
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.
- 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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