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2026 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in California

5 Colleges in the United States
14,123 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$46,354 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mechanic & Repair Technologies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 148 schools to find the best for mechanic & repair technologies students.

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Best Schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies in California

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mechanic & repair technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

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West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA

West Los Angeles College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mechanic & repair technologies. West Los Angeles College is a large public school located in the suburb of Culver City. There were roughly 178 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at West Los Angeles College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from West Los Angeles College generally make around $65,978. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at West Los Angeles College

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San Diego Miramar College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Miramar College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 245 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Miramar College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from San Diego Miramar College generally make around $43,285. San Diego Miramar College graduates carry a median of $8,098 in student loans. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for San Diego Miramar College

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

A rank of #3 makes De Anza College one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. De Anza College awarded about 151 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $7,271. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for De Anza College

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A rank of #4 makes Santa Rosa Junior College one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. Santa Rosa Junior College is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa. There were roughly 238 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Santa Rosa Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Santa Rosa Junior College earn around $80,047 in the first couple years of their career. Santa Rosa Junior College graduates carry a median of $14,692 in student loans. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Santa Rosa Junior College

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA

Students looking for a strong mechanic & repair technologies program will find one at Cypress College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Cypress, Cypress College is a very large public institution. About 289 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Cypress College in the most recent year. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Cypress College

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College landed the #6 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. Foothill College awarded about 10 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Students borrow a median of $11,595 to complete this degree. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Foothill College

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Victor Valley College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a very large public institution. About 220 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Victor Valley College in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Victor Valley College earn a median of $49,729 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,995 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Victor Valley College

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Mission College
Santa Clara, CA

Mission College earned the #8 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Mission College is a large public institution. Mission College awarded about 143 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mission College graduates carry a median of $17,223 in student loans. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Mission College

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San Joaquin Delta College placed #9 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Stockton. About 201 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at San Joaquin Delta College in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of San Joaquin Delta College earn a median of $65,168 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,382 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at San Joaquin Delta College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA

Saddleback College earned the #10 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Saddleback College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo. About 208 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Saddleback College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Saddleback College generally make around $15,890. Typical student debt for the program is $5,707. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Saddleback College

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Chabot College
Hayward, CA

Chabot College came in at #11 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public university. Chabot College awarded about 142 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $85,175 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,122. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Chabot College

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Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA

Oxnard College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of Oxnard, Oxnard College is a large public university. There were roughly 124 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Oxnard College in the most recent data year. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Oxnard College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo. Cuesta College awarded about 43 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Cuesta College earn around $64,492 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,958. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Cuesta College

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San Joaquin Valley College Temecula ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the city of Temecula, San Joaquin Valley College Temecula is a small private for-profit institution. There were roughly 86 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Valley College Temecula in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $40,615 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,318. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at San Joaquin Valley College Temecula

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San Joaquin Valley College Ontario ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Ontario. About 79 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at San Joaquin Valley College Ontario in the most recent year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from San Joaquin Valley College Ontario earn around $53,512 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,182 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at San Joaquin Valley College Ontario

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Mt San Antonio College landed the #16 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. Mt San Antonio College awarded about 163 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Mt San Antonio College earn around $44,391 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Mt San Antonio College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College placed #17 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public institution. About 19 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Diablo Valley College earn a median of $27,813 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Diablo Valley College

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San Joaquin Valley College Lancaster placed #18 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the suburb of Lancaster, San Joaquin Valley College Lancaster is a small private for-profit university. San Joaquin Valley College Lancaster awarded about 44 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $40,615 in their early career. San Joaquin Valley College Lancaster graduates carry a median of $16,318 in student loans. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for San Joaquin Valley College Lancaster

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Pasadena City College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. Pasadena City College awarded about 222 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $38,841 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Pasadena City College

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA

Cerritos College came in at #20 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Norwalk. About 213 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Cerritos College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $29,495 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,306. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Cerritos College

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Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana College placed #21 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of Santa Ana, Santa Ana College is a very large public university. Santa Ana College awarded about 141 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $36,380 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,196. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Santa Ana College

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San Joaquin Valley College Visalia landed the #22 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the city of Visalia, San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is a mid-sized private for-profit university. There were roughly 134 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at San Joaquin Valley College Visalia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from San Joaquin Valley College Visalia earn around $52,939 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,797. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for San Joaquin Valley College Visalia

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College placed #23 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. There were roughly 36 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Orange Coast College graduates carry a median of $8,978 in student loans. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Orange Coast College

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Skyline College
San Bruno, CA

Skyline College landed the #24 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Skyline College is a large public school located in the suburb of San Bruno. About 11 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Skyline College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Skyline College

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West College placed #25 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Huntington Beach. There were roughly 84 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Golden West College generally make around $82,984. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Golden West College

Rest of the Top 50 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s mechanic & repair technologies ranking:

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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
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Miracosta College
Oceanside, CA
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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
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Las Positas College
Livermore, CA
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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
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Shasta College
Redding, CA
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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College Of Alameda
Alameda, CA
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College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA
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Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
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Merced College
Merced, CA
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Reedley College
Reedley, CA
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College Of The Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 148 schools evaluated.

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