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2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools
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.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. This report analyzed 794 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate 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.
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2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Schools in the United States
Check out the vehicle repair undergraduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.
Top 25 Most Popular Trade Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Our 2023 rankings named Mech-Tech College the most popular school in the United States for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mech-Tech College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Caguas.
Of the 493 students majoring in vehicle repair at Mech-Tech College, 93% are male and 7% are female.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Mech-Tech College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $4,229.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Universal Technical Institute - Orlando is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UTI Orlando is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
About 3% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 97% are male.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at UTI Orlando accumulate an average of around $14,543 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $173.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute - Orlando Report
Out of the 794 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Universal Technical Institute - Houston landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Houston, UTI Houston is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 6% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at UTI Houston accumulate an average of around $15,643 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $199, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute - Houston Report
The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Wyotech-Laramie helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular vehicle maintenance & repair schools in the United States. Located in the remote town of Laramie, Wyotech-Laramie is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Women make up 5% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at Wyotech-Laramie accumulate an average of around $8,543 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 $242.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the midsize suburb of Avondale, UTI Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Of the 457 students majoring in vehicle repair at UTI Phoenix, 94% are male and 6% are female.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Phoenix take out an average of $14,543 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 $173.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix Report
Universal Technical Institute - Illinois came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. UTI Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lisle.
Of the 537 students majoring in vehicle repair at UTI Illinois, 96% are male and 4% are female.
Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Illinois take out an average of $15,108 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $221, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clearwater.
Of the 360 students majoring in vehicle repair at National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay, 94% are male and 6% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay accumulate an average of around $21,515 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $190, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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NASCAR Technical Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Mooresville, NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 472 students majoring in vehicle repair at NASCAR Technical Institute, 95% are male and 5% are female.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from NASCAR Technical Institute take out $15,108 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $221, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Universal Technical Institute - Exton landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance & repair programs. UTI Exton is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Exton.
About 5% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 95% are male.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Exton take out $15,643 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $199, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #10, Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Lincoln Tech - Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
About 6% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 94% are male.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Nashville take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,933. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $187.
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the suburb of Duluth, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
About 5% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 95% are male.
Vehicle Repair majors at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta take out an average of $27,876 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $181, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the suburb of Grand Prairie, Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 8% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie carry an average student debt load of $13,933. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $187.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie Report
Automeca Technical College - Bayamon did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Bayamon, Automeca Technical College - Bayamon is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 5% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from Automeca Technical College - Bayamon carry an average student debt load of $3,464. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $59, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Lincoln College of Technology - Denver landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the large city of Denver, Lincoln Tech - Denver is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 7% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Denver take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $13,933. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $187.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lincoln College of Technology - Denver Report
With a ranking of #15, Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield, UTI Bloomfield is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 489 students majoring in vehicle repair at UTI Bloomfield, 98% are male and 2% are female.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at UTI Bloomfield accumulate an average of around $15,643 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $199, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield Report
Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Lincoln Tech - Whitestone is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Whitestone.
Women make up 3% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Whitestone accumulate an average of around $13,933 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 $187.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone Report
Texas State Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. TSTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Waco.
Of the 206 students majoring in vehicle repair at TSTC, 97% are male and 3% are female.
Vehicle Repair majors at TSTC take out an average of $9,266 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Texas State Technical College Report
Tulsa Technology Center came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public college with a small student population.
About 9% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 91% are male.
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With a ranking of #19, Hinds Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the fringe town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 150 students majoring in vehicle repair at Hinds Community College, 97% are male and 3% are female.
With a ranking of #20, Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Sacramento, UTI Sacramento is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 4% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Sacramento take out $14,543 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 $173.
George T Baker Aviation Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #21 on the list. George T Baker Aviation Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Miami.
About 4% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 96% are male.
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With a ranking of #22, National Aviation Academy of New England did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. National Aviation Academy of New England is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Concord.
About 7% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 93% are male.
Vehicle Repair majors at National Aviation Academy of New England take out an average of $18,789 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $181, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the suburb of Inglewood, Spartan College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 140 students majoring in vehicle repair at Spartan College - Los Angeles, 91% are male and 9% are female.
Vehicle Repair majors at Spartan College - Los Angeles take out an average of $19,002 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $180.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Report
With a ranking of #24, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. South Texas Vo-Tech is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
Of the 144 students majoring in vehicle repair at South Texas Vo-Tech, 92% are male and 8% are female.
Vehicle Repair majors at South Texas Vo-Tech take out an average of $13,964 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $96.
Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-San Antonio Report
Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Lincoln Tech - East Windsor is a small private for-profit school located in the rural area of East Windsor.
Women make up 11% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from Lincoln Tech - East Windsor carry an average student debt load of $14,320. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $153, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Rest of the Top 50 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools
Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 794 different United States vehicle maintenance & repair schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools award.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair by Region
View the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools for a specific region near you.
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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 26 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.