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2026 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Tennessee

1 Colleges in the United States
2,405 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$35,237 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mechanic & Repair Technologies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mechanic & repair technologies programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 37 schools to find the best for mechanic & repair technologies students.

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Best Schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies in Tennessee

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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Our analysis ranked Northeast State Community College the best school in the country for a degree in mechanic & repair technologies. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Blountville. There were roughly 59 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Northeast State Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Northeast State Community College earn around $39,673 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,404 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Northeast State Community College

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North Central Institute
Clarksville, TN

Students looking for a strong mechanic & repair technologies program will find one at North Central Institute, which ranked #2. North Central Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Clarksville. North Central Institute awarded about 87 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from North Central Institute generally make around $47,144. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from North Central Institute

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Shelbyville came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Shelbyville is a small public school located in the town of Shelbyville. About 87 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Shelbyville in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Shelbyville earn a median of $52,115 early in their careers. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Shelbyville

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A rank of #4 makes Nashville Auto Diesel College one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. About 499 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Nashville Auto Diesel College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Nashville Auto Diesel College earn around $39,543 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,759. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Nashville Auto Diesel College

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Students looking for a strong mechanic & repair technologies program will find one at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Knoxville, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Knoxville is a mid-sized public university. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Knoxville awarded about 97 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $36,921 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,639. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Knoxville

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hartsville earned the #6 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the rural area of Hartsville, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hartsville is a small public institution. About 37 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hartsville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hartsville generally make around $49,247. Typical student debt for the program is $5,846. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hartsville

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis placed #7 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the city of Memphis, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis is a mid-sized public institution. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis awarded about 141 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis earn around $41,083 in the first couple years of their career. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis graduates carry a median of $10,106 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Memphis

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Nashville landed the #8 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Nashville is a small public school located in the city of Nashville. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Nashville awarded about 150 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Nashville earn around $36,770 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,633 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Nashville

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Newbern came in at #9 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the rural area of Newbern, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Newbern is a mid-sized public university. About 132 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Newbern in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Newbern generally make around $33,153. Typical student debt for the program is $7,500. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Newbern

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William Moore College Of Technology placed #10 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. William Moore College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. About 56 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at William Moore College Of Technology in the most recent year. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at William Moore College Of Technology

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Dickson ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Dickson is a small public school located in the rural area of Dickson. About 143 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Dickson in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Dickson generally make around $34,150. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Dickson graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Dickson

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Murfreesboro ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is a small public university. About 126 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Murfreesboro in the most recent year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $32,262 in their early career. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Murfreesboro graduates carry a median of $10,723 in student loans. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Murfreesboro

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson landed the #13 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Jackson. There were roughly 81 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson earn around $33,005 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Jackson

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crump came in at #14 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Crump. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crump awarded about 47 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crump earn a median of $30,553 early in their careers. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crump graduates carry a median of $6,000 in student loans. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crump

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Mcminnville came in at #15 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the town of McMinnville, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Mcminnville is a small public university. There were roughly 26 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Mcminnville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $53,760 in their early career. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Mcminnville

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Oneida Huntsville came in at #16 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the rural area of Huntsville, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Oneida Huntsville is a small public institution. About 20 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Oneida Huntsville in the most recent year. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Oneida Huntsville

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Pulaski ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This small public university is located in the town of Pulaski. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Pulaski awarded about 38 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Pulaski earn a median of $40,146 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,954 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Pulaski

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Morristown placed #18 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Morristown is a small public school located in the city of Morristown. About 104 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Morristown in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Morristown generally make around $33,193. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Morristown

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Fortis Institute Cookeville ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the town of Cookeville, Fortis Institute Cookeville is a small private for-profit institution. About 20 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Fortis Institute Cookeville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Fortis Institute Cookeville generally make around $37,139. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Fortis Institute Cookeville

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crossville ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the town of Crossville, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crossville is a small public institution. There were roughly 84 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crossville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $21,562 in their early career. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crossville graduates carry a median of $6,398 in student loans. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Crossville

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Fortis Institute Nashville ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Fortis Institute Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Fortis Institute Nashville awarded about 21 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $36,485 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Fortis Institute Nashville

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Athens placed #22 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the town of Athens, Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Athens is a small public university. About 31 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Athens in the most recent year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $32,320 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,925. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Athens

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hohenwald came in at #23 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hohenwald is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Hohenwald. There were roughly 51 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hohenwald in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hohenwald generally make around $32,890. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Hohenwald

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Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This small public university is located in the suburb of Elizabethton. About 81 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton earn a median of $27,194 early in their careers. Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton graduates carry a median of $9,281 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Tennessee College Of Applied Technology Elizabethton

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Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga came in at #25 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the city of Chattanooga, Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga is a moderately-sized private for-profit university. About 17 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga in the most recent year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $29,532 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,664 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga

Rest of the Top 32 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools

These schools also placed among the best for mechanic & repair technologies this year:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 37 schools evaluated.

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