Getting a major in mechanics, repairing or
a related field generally prepares
individuals to apply technical knowledge
and skills in the adjustment, maintenance,
part replacement, and repair of tools,
equipment, and machines. Now you may be
thinking that a major in “Mechanics” or
“Repairing” doesn’t seem that glamorous
and you’re right. But consider this.
Qualified mechanics and repairers that are
good at what they do have far better job
security than professionals in most other
industries. And if become really good at
your trade you can earn a relatively high
income as well.
Select a concentration below to explore
various mechanics and repairers majors and
view colleges and universities offering
majors and degree programs in electronics
repair, machine repair, appliance
installation, industrial mechanics,
locksmithing, watchmaking and more.
- Electrical/Electronics
Equipment Installation and Repair,
General - Communications Systems
Installation and Repair Technology - Computer Installation
and Repair Technology/Technician - Industrial Electronics
Technology/Technician - Appliance Installation
and Repair Technology/Technician - Security System
Installation, Repair, and Inspection
Technology/Technician - Electrical/Electronics
Maintenance and Repair Technology,
Other - Heating, Air
Conditioning, Ventilation and
Refrigeration Maintenance
Technology/Technician - Heavy Equipment
Maintenance Technology/Technician - Industrial Mechanics
and Maintenance Technology - Heavy/Industrial
Equipment Maintenance Technologies,
Other - Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
- Locksmithing and Safe
Repair - Musical Instrument
Fabrication and Repair - Watchmaking and
Jewelrymaking - Parts and Warehousing
Operations and Maintenance
Technology/Technician - Precision Systems
Maintenance and Repair Technologies,
Other - Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair Technologies, General - Autobody/Collision and
Repair Technology/Technician - Automobile/Automotive
Mechanics Technology/Technician - Diesel Mechanics
Technology/Technician - Small Engine Mechanics
and Repair Technology/Technician - Airframe Mechanics and
Aircraft Maintenance
Technology/Technician - Aircraft Powerplant
Technology/Technician - Avionics Maintenance
Technology/Technician - Motorcycle Maintenance
and Repair Technology/Technician - Vehicle Emissions
Inspection and Maintenance
Technology/Technician - Medium/Heavy Vehicle
and Truck Technology/Technician - Alternative Fuel
Vehicle Technology/Technician - Engine Machinist
- Marine
Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair
Technology/Technician - High Performance and
Custom Engine Technician/mechanic - Recreation Vehicle
(RV) Service Technician - Vehicle Maintenance
and Repair Technologies, Other - Mechanic and Repair
Technologies/Technicians, Other