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2026 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the The Plains States Region

31 Colleges in the United States
7,459 Mechanic & Repair Technologies Degrees Awarded
$44,076 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mechanic & Repair Technologies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mechanic & repair technologies programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 109 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for mechanic & repair technologies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies in the The Plains States Region

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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No school ranked higher than Kansas State University this year for mechanic & repair technologies. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Kansas State University

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Des Moines Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, ranking #2. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. There were roughly 176 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Des Moines Area Community College in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $52,325 early in their careers. Des Moines Area Community College graduates carry a median of $9,624 in student loans. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Des Moines Area Community College

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Bismarck State College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of Bismarck, Bismarck State College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 46 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Bismarck State College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Bismarck State College generally make around $44,309. Students borrow a median of $6,275 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Bismarck State College

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Pittsburg State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mechanic & repair technologies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the town of Pittsburg, Pittsburg State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. About 31 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Pittsburg State University in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $50,003 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Pittsburg State University

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Central Community College
Grand Island, NE

Central Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the city of Grand Island, Central Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 535 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Central Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Central Community College earn around $46,758 in the first couple years of their career. Central Community College graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Central Community College

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Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Omaha. Metropolitan Community College Area awarded about 652 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Metropolitan Community College Area earn around $49,950 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,799 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Metropolitan Community College Area

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Wichita Area Technical College came in at #7 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Wichita Area Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 555 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Wichita Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Wichita Area Technical College generally make around $51,665. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Wichita Area Technical College

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Southeast Community College Area landed the #8 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Lincoln. About 198 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Southeast Community College Area in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Southeast Community College Area generally make around $52,555. Students borrow a median of $10,375 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Southeast Community College Area

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Northwest Iowa Community College landed the #9 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the town of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 52 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Northwest Iowa Community College generally make around $51,372. Typical student debt for the program is $11,437. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Northwest Iowa Community College

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North Dakota State College Of Science came in at #10 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public institution. North Dakota State College Of Science awarded about 79 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from North Dakota State College Of Science earn around $56,659 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,835. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for North Dakota State College Of Science

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Dakota County Technical College placed #11 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the rural area of Rosemount, Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 133 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Dakota County Technical College in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Dakota County Technical College earn a median of $51,190 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Dakota County Technical College

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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Kirkwood Community College placed #12 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a large public institution. About 174 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $44,896 early in their careers. Kirkwood Community College graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Kirkwood Community College

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Metropolitan Community College Kansas City ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City is a large public school located in the city of Kansas City. Metropolitan Community College Kansas City awarded about 63 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Metropolitan Community College Kansas City generally make around $44,715. Students borrow a median of $12,281 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Metropolitan Community College Kansas City

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Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar earned the #14 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the rural area of Calmar, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a moderately-sized public institution. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar awarded about 42 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar generally make around $43,536. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar graduates carry a median of $5,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College placed #15 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Hennepin Technical College awarded about 383 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Hennepin Technical College earn around $49,875 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,590 to complete this degree. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Hennepin Technical College

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Central Lakes College Brainerd earned the #16 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College Brainerd is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 43 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Central Lakes College Brainerd in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Central Lakes College Brainerd earn around $41,672 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Central Lakes College Brainerd

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Flint Hills Technical College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Set in the town of Emporia, Flint Hills Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Flint Hills Technical College awarded about 48 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Flint Hills Technical College earn a median of $40,435 early in their careers. Flint Hills Technical College graduates carry a median of $14,690 in student loans. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Flint Hills Technical College

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Alexandria Technical And Community College landed the #18 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Alexandria. Alexandria Technical And Community College awarded about 52 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Alexandria Technical And Community College earn a median of $55,631 early in their careers. Alexandria Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Alexandria Technical And Community College

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Western Iowa Tech Community College placed #19 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Sioux City. Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded about 139 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $36,535 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the mechanic & repair technologies program at Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Southeast Technical Institute ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 72 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Southeast Technical Institute generally make around $46,262. Southeast Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Southeast Technical Institute

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Lake Area Technical Institute came in at #21 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Lake Area Technical Institute is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Watertown. There were roughly 159 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Lake Area Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $47,080 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Lake Area Technical Institute

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Linn State Technical College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public university. Linn State Technical College awarded about 215 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $42,545 in their early career. Linn State Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. See the full mechanic & repair technologies program report for Linn State Technical College

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Dunwoody College Of Technology placed #23 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Dunwoody College Of Technology awarded about 65 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Dunwoody College Of Technology generally make around $45,472. Dunwoody College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $12,017 in student loans. Get the full mechanic & repair technologies details for Dunwoody College Of Technology

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Minnesota State Community And Technical College landed the #24 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Fergus Falls. Minnesota State Community And Technical College awarded about 72 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Minnesota State Community And Technical College generally make around $49,149. Typical student debt for the program is $11,986. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Minnesota State Community And Technical College

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Iowa Western Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the suburb of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 94 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Iowa Western Community College generally make around $47,203. Students borrow a median of $10,055 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mechanic & repair technologies from Iowa Western Community 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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Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
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South Central College
North Mankato, MN
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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN
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Crowder College
Neosho, MO
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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 109 schools evaluated.

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