Best institutions to study Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Any instructional program in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies not listed above.
10 U.S. institutions graduated 157 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 47.0699, a specialization of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (CIP 47.06).
About Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs
Any instructional program in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians program is designed for individuals interested in the automotive industry, focusing on the maintenance and repair of various vehicles. This program encompasses a range of instructional courses that prepare students for hands-on work in vehicle technology and repair services.
Students in this program will gain core skills in vehicle diagnostics, repair techniques, and maintenance practices. Coursework typically includes practical training in engine systems, electrical systems, and vehicle safety standards.
Credentials awarded
What Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Associate's degree75 graduates / yr · 6 institutions48%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year59 graduates / yr · 2 institutions38%
- Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years22 graduates / yr · 3 institutions14%
- Bachelor's degree1 graduates / yr · 1 institution0.6%
Graduates over time
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 643 |
| 2013 | 681 |
| 2014 | 553 |
| 2015 | 445 |
| 2016 | 443 |
| 2017 | 453 |
| 2018 | 302 |
| 2019 | 331 |
| 2020 | 73 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 107 |
| 2023 | 148 |
| 2024 | 154 |
| 2025 | 157 |
Top 10 institutions for Vehicle Maintenance 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 earnings* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State University - Beebe Beebe, ARPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic yearsAssociate's | 64 | 42% | — | — |
| 2 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, ARPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 27 | 36% | — | $21,483 |
| 3 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NYPublicAssociate's | 19 | 55% | — | $41,994 |
| 4 | Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NMPublicAssociate's | 18 | 31% | — | $36,594 |
| 5 | Mitchell Technical College Mitchell, SDPublicAssociate's | 11 | 76% | — | $44,032 |
| 6 | Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NEPublicAssociate's | 7 | 38% | — | $52,556 |
| 7 | Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MIPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 21% | — | — |
| 8 | North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton, NDPublicAssociate's | 4 | 55% | — | $56,659 |
| 9 | Southern Adventist University Collegedale, TNPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 49% | $24,187 | — |
| 10 | Berks Career & Technology Center Leesport, PAPublicAward of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 63% | — | — |
* Median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians field (CIP 47.06) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 9 states
Where Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates come from. Each state links to all Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 2 | 91 | Arkansas State University - Beebe64 / yr |
| New York | 1 | 19 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred19 / yr |
| New Mexico | 1 | 18 | Central New Mexico Community College18 / yr |
| South Dakota | 1 | 11 | Mitchell Technical College11 / yr |
| Nebraska | 1 | 7 | Southeast Community College Area7 / yr |
| Michigan | 1 | 5 | Oakland Community College5 / yr |
| North Dakota | 1 | 4 | North Dakota State College of Science4 / yr |
| Tennessee | 1 | 1 | Southern Adventist University1 / yr |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 1 | Berks Career & Technology Center1 / yr |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians specializations
The 17 other 6-digit CIP codes under Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (CIP 47.06).
- Automobile/CIP 47.0604
Automotive Mechanics Technology/ Technician 46,331 graduates / yr762 institutions - Diesel Mechanics Technology/CIP 47.0605
Technician 10,165 graduates / yr309 institutions - Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/CIP 47.0607
Technician 9,434 graduates / yr157 institutions - Autobody/CIP 47.0603
Collision and Repair Technology/ Technician 5,352 graduates / yr264 institutions - Aircraft Powerplant Technology/CIP 47.0608
Technician 3,661 graduates / yr97 institutions - Medium/CIP 47.0613
Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/ Technician 2,278 graduates / yr87 institutions - Marine Maintenance/CIP 47.0616
Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/ Technician 918 graduates / yr48 institutions - Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/CIP 47.0611
Technician 852 graduates / yr28 institutions - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/CIP 47.0600
Technician 814 graduates / yr27 institutions - Avionics Maintenance Technology/CIP 47.0609
Technician 710 graduates / yr35 institutions - High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/CIP 47.0617
Mechanic 479 graduates / yr13 institutions - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/CIP 47.0614
Technician 192 graduates / yr23 institutions - Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/CIP 47.0606
Technician 182 graduates / yr24 institutions - Engine MachinistCIP 47.0615limited data55 graduates / yr2 institutions
- Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service TechnicianCIP 47.0618limited data25 graduates / yr1 institutions
- Bicycle Mechanics and Repair Technology/CIP 47.0610
Technician limited data9 graduates / yr2 institutions - Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Technology/CIP 47.0612
Technician limited data2 graduates / yr1 institutions
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Common questions
What types of degrees can I earn?+
You can earn an Associate's degree, a shorter award of at least 12 weeks, or an award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 10 colleges in the U.S. that offer this program.
What is the average number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 157 students graduate from this program each year.
Is there a bachelor's degree option?+
Yes, a bachelor's degree option is available, although it represents a small percentage of awards.
What is the CIP code for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians?+
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians is CIP 47.0699 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (CIP 47.06). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in vehicle maintenance and repair technologies not listed above.
How many institutions offer Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians programs?+
10 U.S. institutions reported Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 9 states, awarding 157 credentials in the year. That is 0.2% of all Vehicle Maintenance 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.
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