2025 Best Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician sits in the middle of the road, ranking #608 out of 1020 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 3 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12 associate degrees in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician School for Your Associate Degree

The small engine mechanics and repair 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician in the Plains States Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Plains States Region Schools for an Associate in Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

1

North Dakota State College of Science
Wahpeton, ND

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Annual Graduates

North Dakota State College of Science is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician. North Dakota State College of Science is a small public college located in the town of Wahpeton.More information about a associate in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician from North Dakota State College of Science

2

Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Southeast Community College Area if you want to pursue an associate degree in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician. Located in the large city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician from Southeast Community College Area

3

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1 Annual Graduates

Des Moines Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician from Des Moines Area Community College

Best Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician Colleges by State

Explore the best small engine mechanics & repair technology/technician schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
South Dakota	148	5
North Dakota	144	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician is one of 17 different types of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair programs to choose from.

Most Popular Majors Related to Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	730
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	460
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician	150
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician	107
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	91
Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies	26
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	14
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician	13
High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic	13
Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician	11

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.