Best colleges for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Any instructional program in mechanic and repair technologies not listed above.
38 U.S. institutions graduated 1,849 Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 47.9999, a specialization of Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (CIP 47.99).
About Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs
Any instructional program in mechanic and repair technologies not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians program offers a comprehensive education for individuals interested in the field of mechanical repair and technology. This program encompasses various instructional methods and prepares students for a variety of roles within the industry. It is suitable for those looking to gain practical skills and knowledge in mechanics and repair technologies that are not specifically categorized elsewhere.
Students in this program will acquire essential skills in mechanic and repair technologies, focusing on hands-on training and theoretical knowledge. Coursework typically includes topics related to mechanical systems, diagnostics, and repair techniques, equipping graduates with the competencies needed to excel in the field.
Credentials awarded
What Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Associate's degree1,618 graduates / yr · 30 institutions88%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years124 graduates / yr · 7 institutions6.7%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year65 graduates / yr · 5 institutions3.5%
- Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years40 graduates / yr · 1 institution2.2%
- Award of less than 12 weeks2 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.1%
Graduates over time
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 866 |
| 2013 | 765 |
| 2014 | 625 |
| 2015 | 651 |
| 2016 | 769 |
| 2017 | 981 |
| 2018 | 981 |
| 2019 | 1,017 |
| 2020 | 1,111 |
| 2021 | 1,267 |
| 2022 | 1,184 |
| 2023 | 1,175 |
| 2024 | 1,335 |
| 2025 | 1,849 |
Top 38 institutions for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GAPublicAssociate's | 1,016 | 47% | — | — |
| 2 | Columbus Technical College Columbus, GAPublicAssociate'sAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 282 | 27% | — | — |
| 3 | Greenville Technical College Greenville, SCPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAssociate's | 132 | 21% | — | — |
| 4 | Northshore Technical Community College Lacombe, LAPublicAssociate's | 52 | 40% | — | — |
| 5 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZPublicAward of at least 2 but less than 4 academic yearsAssociate's | 50 | 30% | — | — |
| 6 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJPublicAssociate's | 34 | — | — | — |
| 7 | South Louisiana Community College Lafayette, LAPublicAssociate's | 30 | 30% | — | — |
| 8 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MSPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 29 | 48% | — | — |
| 9 | Savannah Technical College Savannah, GAPublicAssociate's | 23 | 42% | — | — |
| 10 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Green Bay, WIPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 51% | — | — |
| 11 | Fletcher Technical Community College Schriever, LAPublicAssociate's | 19 | 30% | — | — |
| 12 | Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GAPublicAssociate's | 15 | 38% | — | — |
| 13 | Washburn University Topeka, KSPublicAssociate's | 15 | 53% | — | — |
| 14 | Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Valdosta, GAPublicAssociate's | 14 | 50% | — | — |
| 15 | Trident Technical College Charleston, SCPublicAssociate's | 13 | 30% | — | — |
| 16 | Central Louisiana Technical Community College Alexandria, LAPublicAssociate's | 12 | 70% | — | — |
| 17 | South Georgia Technical College Americus, GAPublicAssociate's | 10 | 61% | — | — |
| 18 | Delaware County Community College Media, PAPublicAssociate's | 9 | 24% | — | — |
| 19 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WVPublicAssociate's | 8 | 9% | — | — |
| 20 | Mech-Tech College Caguas, PRPrivate for-profitAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 72% | $13,886 | $28,846 |
| 21 | Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GAPublicAssociate's | 7 | 43% | — | — |
| 22 | Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MOPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 7 | 53% | $17,520 | — |
| 23 | Moraine Park Technical College Fond du Lac, WIPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 58% | — | — |
| 24 | Baton Rouge Community College Baton Rouge, LAPublicAssociate's | 6 | 31% | — | — |
| 25 | Three Rivers College Poplar Bluff, MOPublicAssociate's | 4 | 33% | — | — |
| 26 | Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WYPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 4 | 33% | — | — |
| 27 | Lanier Technical College Gainesville, GAPublicAssociate's | 3 | 34% | — | — |
| 28 | Washington County Community College Calais, MEPublicAssociate's | 3 | 55% | — | — |
| 29 | Southeast Technical College Sioux Falls, SDPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 59% | — | — |
| 30 | Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe, LAPublicAssociate's | 3 | 30% | — | — |
| 31 | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville, ARPublicAward of less than 12 weeks | 2 | 49% | — | — |
| 32 | North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville, GAPublicAssociate's | 2 | 39% | — | — |
| 33 | Casper College Casper, WYPublicAssociate's | 2 | 43% | — | — |
| 34 | Athens Technical College Athens, GAPublicAssociate's | 2 | 51% | — | — |
| 35 | Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GAPublicAssociate's | 1 | 58% | — | — |
| 36 | SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LAPublicAssociate's | 1 | 43% | — | — |
| 37 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MIPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 28% | — | — |
| 38 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MIPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 1 | 21% | — | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians field (CIP 47.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 17 states & territories
Where Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates come from. Each state links to all Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 11 | 1,375 | Central Georgia Technical College1,016 / yr |
| South Carolina | 2 | 145 | Greenville Technical College132 / yr |
| Louisiana | 7 | 123 | Northshore Technical Community College52 / yr |
| Arizona | 1 | 50 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College50 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 34 | Thomas Edison State University34 / yr |
| Mississippi | 1 | 29 | Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College29 / yr |
| Wisconsin | 2 | 26 | Northeast Wisconsin Technical College20 / yr |
| Kansas | 1 | 15 | Washburn University15 / yr |
| Missouri | 2 | 11 | Ranken Technical College7 / yr |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 9 | Delaware County Community College9 / yr |
| West Virginia | 1 | 8 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg8 / yr |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | 8 | Mech-Tech College8 / yr |
| Wyoming | 2 | 6 | Western Wyoming Community College4 / yr |
| Maine | 1 | 3 | Washington County Community College3 / yr |
| South Dakota | 1 | 3 | Southeast Technical College3 / yr |
| Michigan | 2 | 2 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College1 / yr |
| Arkansas | 1 | 2 | Arkansas Northeastern College2 / yr |
Common questions
What types of degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn an Associate's degree, an award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years, or an award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 38 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians program.
What is the typical duration of the program?+
The program offers various awards, with durations ranging from 12 weeks to 4 years, depending on the credential pursued.
How many graduates complete this program each year?+
Approximately 1,849 graduates complete the Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians program each year.
What is the CIP code for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians?+
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians is CIP 47.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (CIP 47.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in mechanic and repair technologies not listed above.
How many institutions offer Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs?+
38 U.S. institutions reported Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 17 states & territories, awarding 1,849 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates, so its figures match the Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians program page.
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