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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Northwest Iowa Community College
If you are interested in studying Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Iowa Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest Iowa Community College sits in Sheldon, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 32 vehicle maintenance & repair graduations were recorded at Northwest Iowa Community College.
Studying Online at Northwest Iowa Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Iowa Community College. Among 1,907 students, 757 (40%) studied exclusively online and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Iowa Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 69 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #60 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College
Graduates of Northwest Iowa Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,353 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
| 3 years | $46,859 |
| 4 years | $51,626 |
| 5 years | $51,849 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College earn a median of $51,626, compared with $59,769 for all Northwest Iowa Community College graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College comes in at $11,326.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College are 3% women (1) and 97% men (31).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Northwest Iowa Community College
Among the 17 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair degrees awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Northwest Iowa Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Northwest Iowa Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 19 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 13 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Northwest Iowa Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $63,050 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,998 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
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.