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2026 Best Value Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) Associate’s Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
$12,983 Avg Student Debt
$34,712 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) Associate's Degree Badge [Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other)](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/other-mechanic-repair-tech/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 56 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for mechanic & repair tech (other) students.

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2026 Best Value Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mechanic & repair tech (other), balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) Schools

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College tops our 2026 list of the best value mechanic & repair tech (other) schools in the United States. Set in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,300 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,868. Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) graduates carry a median of $8,492 in student loans. Early-career mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates make about $41,229. That is a strong return on a $8,492 median debt.

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A rank of #2 makes Wiregrass Georgia Technical College one of the best values for mechanic & repair tech (other). Set in the rural area of Valdosta, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,480, with out-of-state students paying around $6,048. Students borrow a median of $10,864 to complete the mechanic & repair tech (other) program here. Early-career mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates make about $40,452. Set against $10,864 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Chattahoochee Technical College earned it the #3 place for mechanic & repair tech (other). Set in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,540, compared with $6,108 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,616 to complete the mechanic & repair tech (other) program here. Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) graduates of Chattahoochee Technical College earn a median of $44,673 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins earned it the #4 place for mechanic & repair tech (other). Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins is a large public school located in the city of Warner Robins. In-state tuition and fees average $3,448, compared with $6,016 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,693 to complete the mechanic & repair tech (other) program here. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair tech (other) degree recipients from Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins generally make around $39,765. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Columbus Technical College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanic & repair tech (other) schools. Columbus Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Columbus. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,052, compared with $7,262 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates is $15,845. Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) graduates of Columbus Technical College earn a median of $37,936 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Central Louisiana Technical Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanic & repair tech (other) schools. Central Louisiana Technical Community College is a small public school located in the city of Alexandria. Students from in state pay about $4,098 in tuition and fees, compared with $4,363 for out-of-state students. Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) graduates carry a median of $8,625 in student loans. Early-career mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates make about $18,707. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Greenville Technical College came in at #7 for value in mechanic & repair tech (other) this year. Set in the city of Greenville, Greenville Technical College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,495, while out-of-state students pay about $10,775. Students borrow a median of $16,411 to complete the mechanic & repair tech (other) program here. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair tech (other) degree recipients from Greenville Technical College generally make around $42,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Savannah Technical College landed the #8 spot for mechanic & repair tech (other) value this year. Located in the city of Savannah, Savannah Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $3,330, with out-of-state students paying around $5,898. Students borrow a median of $12,843 to complete the mechanic & repair tech (other) program here. Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) graduates of Savannah Technical College earn a median of $37,386 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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South Louisiana Community College landed the #9 spot for mechanic & repair tech (other) value this year. Set in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,210. Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) graduates carry a median of $12,435 in student loans. Early-career mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates make about $38,854. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Northshore Technical Community College landed the #10 spot for mechanic & repair tech (other) value this year. Located in the rural area of Lacombe, Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $4,299 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $14,815 to complete the mechanic & repair tech (other) program here. Early-career mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates make about $31,601. Set against $14,815 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Washburn University earned the #11 position for value in mechanic & repair tech (other) this year. Set in the city of Topeka, Washburn University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,945, compared with $20,949 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates is $21,175. Early-career mechanic & repair tech (other) graduates make about $50,955. Set against $21,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

Other Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) Degree Levels

Explore the best-value mechanic & repair tech (other) schools at other degree levels:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 56 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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