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Best Mechanic & Repair Technology Colleges in Iowa

15 accredited institutions in Iowa offering mechanic & repair technology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

15
Colleges
1,497
Graduates/yr
15
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Mechanic & Repair Technology Programs in Iowa

1
PublicAssociate's
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
303
Graduates/yr
$5,550
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
186
Graduates/yr
$4,800
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon
147
Graduates/yr
$6,000
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
138
Graduates/yr
$5,618
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
123
Graduates/yr
$5,880
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo
99
Graduates/yr
$6,119
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
99
Graduates/yr
$4,872
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
72
Graduates/yr
$6,270
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
69
Graduates/yr
$4,152
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
63
Graduates/yr
$6,464
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Southwestern Community College
Creston
54
Graduates/yr
$6,120
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport
51
Graduates/yr
$4,680
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicAssociate's
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
36
Graduates/yr
$5,850
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown
33
Graduates/yr
$4,680
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
24
Graduates/yr
$6,240
In-State Tuition
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Studying Mechanic & Repair Technology in Iowa

Iowa has 15 accredited colleges offering mechanic & repair technology programs, producing 1,497 graduates annually. Of these, 15 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Iowa residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.