by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mechanics & Repairers](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/mechanics-repairers/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mechanics & repairers schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mechanics & repairers, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in mechanics & repairers, no school beat Oakland Community College this year. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. Mechanics & Repairers graduates carry a median of $15,865 in student loans. Early-career mechanics & repairers graduates make about $43,205. Set against $15,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Kellogg Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanics & repairers schools. Kellogg Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Battle Creek. Students from in state pay about $4,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,282. Mechanics & Repairers graduates carry a median of $20,432 in student loans. Mechanics & Repairers graduates of Kellogg Community College earn a median of $32,616 early in their careers. Set against $20,432 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.