by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mechanic & Repair Technologies](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/) 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 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in mechanic & repair technologies, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in mechanic & repair technologies, no school beat Washington County Community College this year. Set in the rural area of Calais, Washington County Community College is a small public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,407.
Central Maine Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Auburn, Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,140, with out-of-state students paying around $7,020. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $11,750. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $43,372. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Eastern Maine Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, landing the #3 spot this year. Eastern Maine Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Bangor. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, while out-of-state students pay about $7,036. Students borrow a median of $17,741 to complete the mechanic & repair technologies program here. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Eastern Maine Community College earn a median of $52,263 early in their careers. Set against $17,741 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Northern Maine Community College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, with out-of-state students paying around $7,036. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $11,276. Early-career mechanic & repair technologies graduates make about $40,977. That is a strong return on a $11,276 median debt.
Southern Maine Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $13,869. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Southern Maine Community College generally make around $41,328. That is a strong return on a $13,869 median debt.
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The Landing School came in at #6 for value in mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the rural area of Arundel, The Landing School is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $29,037 in tuition and fees. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,849.
Northeast Technical Institute ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the suburb of Scarborough, Northeast Technical Institute is a small private for-profit university. Typical student debt for mechanic & repair technologies graduates is $8,550. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Northeast Technical Institute generally make around $44,276.
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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.