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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Northwest Iowa Community College
If you are interested in studying Mechanic & Repair Technologies, consider the program at Northwest Iowa Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon, IA.
Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Iowa Community College
Distance learning is available at Northwest Iowa Community College. Among 1,907 students, 757 (40%) studied exclusively online and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Iowa Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 14 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 810 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #480 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College
Those who finish Northwest Iowa Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,214 |
| 2 years | $44,435 |
| 3 years | $46,859 |
| 4 years | $58,361 |
| 5 years | $62,668 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College earn a median of $58,361, compared with $59,769 for all Northwest Iowa Community College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College is $11,663.
Top-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Graduates of the Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Northwest Iowa Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
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
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