2026 Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Oregon
[Vehicle Maintenance & Repair](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/vehicle-maintenance-repair-tech/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find the best return on investment for vehicle maintenance & repair students.
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2026 Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Oregon
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in vehicle maintenance & repair, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Leading the list is Mt Hood Community College, our #1 best value for vehicle maintenance & repair in Oregon. Mt Hood Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gresham. In-state tuition and fees average $5,247, with out-of-state students paying around $9,819. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $18,767. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Mt Hood Community College earn a median of $53,948 early in their careers. Set against $18,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Lane Community College one of the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Set in the suburb of Eugene, Lane Community College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,202 in tuition and fees, compared with $13,078 for out-of-state students. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $18,373 in student loans. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Lane Community College earn a median of $60,759 early in their careers. Set against $18,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Students looking for strong value in vehicle maintenance & repair will find it at Klamath Community College, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Klamath Falls, Klamath Community College is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,965, while out-of-state students pay about $8,025. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $14,644. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $24,370. Set against $14,644 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #4 makes Clackamas Community College one of the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Set in the suburb of Oregon City, Clackamas Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,345, compared with $14,265 for out-of-state students. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $13,915 in student loans. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Clackamas Community College generally make around $31,280. That is a strong return on a $13,915 median debt.
Chemeketa Community College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Set in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,345, while out-of-state students pay about $14,040. Students borrow a median of $10,616 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $35,827. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Portland Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,220, while out-of-state students pay about $10,440. Students borrow a median of $12,666 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Early-career vehicle maintenance & repair graduates make about $48,144. That is a strong return on a $12,666 median debt.
Rogue Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best value vehicle maintenance & repair schools. Located in the suburb of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $5,256 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,300. Students borrow a median of $15,248 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Rogue Community College earn a median of $51,243 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $15,248 median debt.
Columbia Gorge Community College placed #8 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Columbia Gorge Community College is a small public school located in the town of The Dalles. Students from in state pay about $5,940 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,260. Students borrow a median of $17,416 to complete the vehicle maintenance & repair program here. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Columbia Gorge Community College generally make around $78,167. Set against $17,416 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Central Oregon Community College landed the #9 spot for vehicle maintenance & repair value this year. Located in the city of Bend, Central Oregon Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,683, while out-of-state students pay about $15,246. Typical student debt for vehicle maintenance & repair graduates is $16,250. Soon after graduation, vehicle maintenance & repair degree recipients from Central Oregon Community College generally make around $52,183. That is a strong return on a $16,250 median debt.
Linn Benton Community College placed #10 among the best values for vehicle maintenance & repair. Linn Benton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Albany. Students from in state pay about $7,317 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,736. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates carry a median of $17,959 in student loans. Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates of Linn Benton Community College earn a median of $44,906 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
