by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 34 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of vehicle maintenance & repair. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,125 associate degrees in vehicle maintenance & repair during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The vehicle repair 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree.
The vehicle repair school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in vehicle maintenance & repair.
It is difficult to beat Georgia Northwestern Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the city of Rome, Georgia Northwestern Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Georgia Northwestern Technical College
It's hard to beat Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide if you wish to pursue an associate degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their associate degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide receive $33,328 more than the average vehicle repair student.
More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in vehicle maintenance & repair has to take a look at Central Piedmont Community College. Located in the large city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the vehicle repair program earn an average of $44,653 for their early career.
More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Central Piedmont Community College
Guilford Technical Community College is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in vehicle maintenance & repair. Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a large student population.
Those vehicle maintenance & repair students who get their associate degree from Guilford Technical Community College make $2,269 more than the average vehicle repair student.
More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Guilford Technical Community College
CGTC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Warner Robins.More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Central Georgia Technical College
Savannah Tech is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Savannah Technical College
Located in the rural area of Weyers Cave, BRCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Blue Ridge Community College
Located in the large city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the vehicle repair program report average early career earnings of $39,008.
More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Forsyth Technical Community College
Gateway is a small public college located in the large suburb of Florence.More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Gateway Community and Technical College
GTC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.More information about a associate in vehicle maintenance & repair from Gwinnett Technical College
Explore the best vehicle maintenance & repair colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 131 |
| Georgia | 121 | 201 |
| Florida | 121 | 192 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 442 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 53 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 46 |
| Virginia | 97 | 112 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 40 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 85 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 30 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 112 |
| Alabama | 69 | 117 |
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of Mechanic & Repair Technologies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) | 796 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance | 787 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration | 572 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 485 |
| Mechanics & Repairers | 75 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance | 20 |
