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Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York

2023 Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York

16 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 New York. With 1,187 degrees and certificates handed out in 2021-2022, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in New York 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.


 

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named Lincoln Technical Institute - Whitestone the most popular school in New York for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Whitestone, Lincoln Tech - Whitestone is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Of the 193 students majoring in vehicle repair at Lincoln Tech - Whitestone, 97% are male and 3% are female.

On average, vehicle repair graduates from Lincoln Tech - Whitestone take out $13,933 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 $187.

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

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New York Automotive and Diesel Institute is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the city of Jamaica, New York Automotive and Diesel Institute is a private for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

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 New York Automotive and Diesel Institute take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $15,359. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $105.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at New York Automotive and Diesel Institute Report

#3

Apex Technical School

Long Island City, NY

The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Apex Technical School helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular vehicle maintenance & repair schools in New York. Apex Technical School is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Long Island City.

Of the 88 students majoring in vehicle repair at Apex Technical School, 97% are male and 3% are female.

Vehicle Repair majors at Apex Technical School take out an average of $7,933 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Mohawk Valley Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular vehicle maintenance & repair schools in New York. Located in the city of Utica, MVCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that vehicle repair majors at MVCC take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $7,782.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Mohawk Valley Community College Report

#5

Western Suffolk BOCES

Northport, NY

Out of the 16 schools in New York that were part of this year’s ranking, Western Suffolk BOCES landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Northport, Western Suffolk BOCES is a public 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 Western Suffolk BOCES carry an average student debt load of $12,366.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Western Suffolk BOCES Report

#6

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, NY

SUNY Delhi ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. SUNY Delhi is a small public school located in the remote town of Delhi.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at SUNY Delhi Report

Bronx Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the city of Bronx, BCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Bronx Community College Report

Suffolk County Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate vehicle maintenance & repair programs. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.

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#9

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY

Monroe Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.

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Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in New York list. Located in the town of Plattsburgh, CEWW BOCES is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Read full report on Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Clinton Essex Warren Washington BOCES

Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,469
New Jersey 973
Maryland 239
Delaware 60

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

Majors Similar 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 16 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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