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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Iowa Western Community College
If you plan to study Automotive Mechanics Technology, you may want to check out the program at Iowa Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa Western Community College is in Council Bluffs, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Iowa Western Community College.
Online Class Availability at Iowa Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Iowa Western Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #6 of 13 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #12 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 54 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #59 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #364 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Iowa Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (18).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Among the 8 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Iowa Western Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, lower than the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Graduates of the Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Iowa Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.