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2025 Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in Illinois

3 Colleges in Illinois
2,309 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded
Ranked #132 in popularity, automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 3 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,309 degrees in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School

Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools in Illinois The automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician rankings. We derive our Best Overall Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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 Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician in Illinois

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician degree levels they offer.

Top Illinois Schools in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

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Parkland College crest
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In IL
47 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician needs to check out Parkland College. Located in the small city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 47 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Parkland College in the most recent data year.

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Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In IL
101 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded

Rock Valley College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 101 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Rock Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IL
79 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Lincoln College of Technology - Melrose Park if you wish to pursue a degree in automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician. Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Melrose Park.

There were roughly 79 automobile/automotive mechanics technology/technician students who graduated with this degree at Lincoln Tech - Melrose Park in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 324
Michigan 915 132
Indiana 737 106
Wisconsin 672 89

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 251
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 227
Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician 205
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 63
Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician 8
Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician 4

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