2025 Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in California

Ranked #26 in popularity, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in California ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,023 associate degrees in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School for Your Associate Degree

The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in California

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students seeking a an associate degree.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

1

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Victor Valley College if you want to pursue an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Victor Valley College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Victorville.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Victor Valley College

2

Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

516 Annual Graduates

Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. UTI Rancho Cucamonga is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Universal Technical Institute - Rancho Cucamonga

3

Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

477 Annual Graduates

Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Located in the large city of Sacramento, UTI Sacramento is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Universal Technical Institute - Sacramento

4

Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

463 Annual Graduates

Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Located in the city of Long Beach, UTI Long Beach is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician from Universal Technical Institute - Long Beach

Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Washington	288	200
Oregon	260	99
Nevada	185	28
Alaska	71	9

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Rankings in Majors Related to Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

One of 17 majors within the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair area of study, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Majors Related to Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	247
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician	43
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	36
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	25
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician	11
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician	2
Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge. More about our data sources and methodologies.