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2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools

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

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 56,514 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.

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.

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.

#1

Mech-Tech College

Caguas, PR

Our 2023 rankings named Mech-Tech College the most popular school in the United States for vehicle maintenance and repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Mech-Tech College is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Caguas.

About 4% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 96% are male.

Vehicle Repair majors at Mech-Tech College take out an average of $5,600 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Out of the 794 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Universal Technical Institute - Orlando landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UTI Orlando is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 602 students majoring in vehicle repair at UTI Orlando, 96% are male and 4% are female.

On average, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Orlando take out $16,537 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 $171.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Universal Technical Institute - Houston is a great place for vehicle maintenance and repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Houston, UTI Houston is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 599 students majoring in vehicle repair at UTI Houston, 95% are male and 5% are female.

Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Houston take out an average of $16,502 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 $202.

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#4

Wyotech-Laramie

Laramie, WY

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 and repair schools in the United States. Located in the remote town of Laramie, Wyotech-Laramie is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 493 students majoring in vehicle repair at Wyotech-Laramie, 96% are male and 4% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from Wyotech-Laramie carry an average student debt load of $10,996. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $263.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Universal Technical Institute - Phoenix is a great place for vehicle maintenance and repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of Phoenix, UTI Phoenix is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 6% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 94% are male.

Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Phoenix take out an average of $16,537 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 $171.

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Universal Technical Institute - Illinois landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance and repair programs. UTI Illinois is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lisle.

About 3% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 97% are male.

Vehicle Repair majors at UTI Illinois take out an average of $16,509 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 $209.

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National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance and repair programs. National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Clearwater.

Of the 420 students majoring in vehicle repair at National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay, 93% are male and 7% are female.

The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $21,823. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $198, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay Report

#8

NASCAR Technical Institute

Mooresville, NC

NASCAR Technical Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance and repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mooresville, NASCAR Technical Institute is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 418 students majoring in vehicle repair at NASCAR Technical Institute, 95% are male and 5% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from NASCAR Technical Institute carry an average student debt load of $16,509. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $209.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at NASCAR Technical Institute Report

Universal Technical Institute - Exton landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance and repair programs. UTI Exton is a small private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Exton.

About 5% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 95% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from UTI Exton carry an average student debt load of $16,502. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Nashville came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Lincoln Tech - Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

Women make up 8% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Nashville accumulate an average of around $14,677 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $173.

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Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Duluth, Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 8% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta accumulate an average of around $28,256 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $178, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the suburb of Grand Prairie, Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 7% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.

Vehicle Repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Grand Prairie take out an average of $14,677 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 Lincoln College of Technology - Grand Prairie Report

Automeca Technical College - Bayamon landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the city of Bayamon, Automeca Technical College - Bayamon is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 4% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 96% are male.

Vehicle Repair majors at Automeca Technical College - Bayamon take out an average of $3,860 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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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 and repair programs. Located in the large city of Denver, Lincoln Tech - Denver is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 7% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 93% are male.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair graduates from Lincoln Tech - Denver carry an average student debt load of $14,677. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $173.

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Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance and repair programs. Located in the suburb of Bloomfield, UTI Bloomfield is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Women make up 3% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at UTI Bloomfield accumulate an average of around $16,502 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Universal Technical Institute Bloomfield Report

Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Lincoln Tech - Whitestone is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the large city of Whitestone.

About 5% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 95% are male.

The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at Lincoln Tech - Whitestone take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,677. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $173.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone Report

Texas State Technical College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. TSTC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Waco.

Of the 213 students majoring in vehicle repair at TSTC, 96% are male and 4% are female.

On average, vehicle repair graduates from TSTC take out $9,588 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Tulsa Technology Center ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools list. Located in the large city of Tulsa, Tulsa Tech is a public school with a small student population.

About 10% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 90% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at Tulsa Tech accumulate an average of around $11,332 in student debt.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Tulsa Technology Center Report

#19

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance and repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #19 on the list. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school located in the town of Raymond.

Of the 194 students majoring in vehicle repair at Hinds Community College, 97% are male and 3% are female.

Vehicle Repair majors at Hinds Community College take out an average of $10,286 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. Located in the city of Sacramento, UTI Sacramento is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

About 5% of the students majoring in vehicle repair at the school are women while 95% are male.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, vehicle repair majors at UTI Sacramento accumulate an average of around $16,537 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $171.

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With a ranking of #21, George T Baker Aviation Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for vehicle maintenance and repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. George T Baker Aviation Technical College is a fairly small public school located in the suburb of Miami.

Of the 177 students majoring in vehicle repair at George T Baker Aviation Technical College, 94% are male and 6% are female.

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National Aviation Academy of New England landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance and repair programs. National Aviation Academy of New England is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Concord.

Of the 176 students majoring in vehicle repair at National Aviation Academy of New England, 95% are male and 5% are female.

On average, vehicle repair graduates from National Aviation Academy of New England take out $19,262 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 $135.

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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance and repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Inglewood, Spartan College - Los Angeles is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 169 students majoring in vehicle repair at Spartan College - Los Angeles, 93% are male and 7% are female.

Vehicle Repair majors at Spartan College - Los Angeles take out an average of $20,788 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 $148.

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South Texas Vocational Technical Institute-San Antonio came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools ranking. South Texas Vo-Tech is a small private for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.

Women make up 9% of the vehicle repair majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at South Texas Vo-Tech take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $14,950. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $80.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - East Windsor did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for vehicle maintenance and repair students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the rural area of East Windsor, Lincoln Tech - East Windsor 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 - East Windsor carry an average student debt load of $15,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $129.

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#37

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN
#41

UEI College-Bakersfield

Bakersfield, CA
#46

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

Remaining Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the colleges 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 and repair schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
52 Aviation Institute of Maintenance Oakland, CA
53 Pennco Tech-Blackwood Blackwood, NJ
54 New York Automotive and Diesel Institute Jamaica, NY
55 Arizona Automotive Institute Glendale, AZ
55 West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA
57 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Houston Houston, TX
58 School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Houston, TX
59 Lincoln Technical Institute - South Plainfield South Plainfield, NJ
60 Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Tulsa, OK
61 Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA
61 Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI
63 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
63 Automotive Training Center - Warminster Warminster, PA
65 San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX
66 Northeast Technology Center-System Office Pryor, OK
67 George Stone Technical College Pensacola, FL
67 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
69 Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga Rancho Cucamonga, CA
70 Automeca Technical College - Caguas Caguas, PR
70 Advanced Training Institute Las Vegas, NV
72 Universal Technical Institute - Avondale Avondale, AZ
72 South Texas College McAllen, TX
72 Apex Technical School Long Island City, NY
75 College of Western Idaho Nampa, ID
76 United Education Institute-Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA
77 Lansing Community College Lansing, MI
77 Canadian Valley Technology Center El Reno, OK
79 United Education Institute-West Covina West Covina, CA
80 Northshore Technical Community College Bogalusa, LA
81 Dixie Technical College Saint George, UT
81 Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park Melrose Park, IL
83 Ohio Technical College Cleveland, OH
83 University of Northwestern Ohio Lima, OH
83 Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH
86 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
87 Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever, LA
87 UEI College-Gardena Gardena, CA
87 MotoRing Technical Training Institute Seekonk, MA
90 Bellingham Technical College Bellingham, WA
90 Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN
92 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Chesapeake Chesapeake, VA
93 Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL
94 Renton Technical College Renton, WA
95 Lively Technical College Tallahassee, FL
95 Metro Technology Centers Oklahoma City, OK
97 College of Alameda Alameda, CA
98 Pickens Technical College Aurora, CO
98 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
98 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis Memphis, TN
101 Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus Orlando, FL
101 Milwaukee Area Technical College Milwaukee, WI
103 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
103 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City Kansas City, MO
105 Lone Star College System The Woodlands, TX
105 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA
107 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
107 Gordon Cooper Technology Center Shawnee, OK
109 Portland Community College Portland, OR
109 Sheridan Technical College Hollywood, FL
111 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
111 Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ
111 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Manassas Manassas, VA
111 United Education Institute-Morrow Morrow, GA
111 Central Community College Grand Island, NE
111 Advanced Technology Institute Virginia Beach, VA
117 North American Trade Schools Baltimore, MD
117 Caribbean Aviation Training Institute Inc Carolina, PR
119 Spokane Community College Spokane, WA
119 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL
119 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Morristown Morristown, TN

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.

Rank College Location
122 Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka, KS
122 Florida Career College - Hialeah Hialeah, FL
122 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
125 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Nashville Nashville, TN
125 Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO
127 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
127 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS
127 Fort Myers Technical College Fort Myers, FL
127 Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN
127 Mid-America Technology Center Wayne, OK
132 Oklahoma Technical College Tulsa, OK
133 Manatee Technical College Bradenton, FL
134 William T McFatter Technical College Davie, FL
134 Arkansas State University Mid-South West Memphis, AR
134 Francis Tuttle Technology Center Oklahoma City, OK
134 Traviss Technical College Lakeland, FL
138 Gavilan College Gilroy, CA
138 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL
140 Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY
140 Erwin Technical College Tampa, FL
142 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
143 Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia San Juan, PR
143 Moore Norman Technology Center Norman, OK
145 Austin Community College District Austin, TX
145 Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL
145 Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH
148 Davis Technical College Kaysville, UT
148 Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL
148 Tom P Haney Technical Center Panama City, FL
151 Texarkana College Texarkana, TX
151 South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LA
151 Kiamichi Technology Center-McAlester McAlester, OK
154 Casper College Casper, WY
155 Aims Community College Greeley, CO
155 Lake Technical College Eustis, FL
157 Reedley College Reedley, CA
157 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN
157 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
157 University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AK
157 Perry Technical Institute Yakima, WA

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair by Region

View the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Vehicle Repair Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 28,872
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 8,471
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 6,148
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 4,487
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 2,392
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 2,243
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 1,073
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 804
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician 655
General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 430
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic 382
Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician 218
Engine Machinist 133
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician 112
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies 94

Related Major Annual Graduates
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 19,594
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,717
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 7,770
Precision Systems Maintenance 1,932
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,267

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.

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