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Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa

2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, mechanic & repair technologies was ranked 2nd in Iowa. In fact, 961 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Iowa to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa

The following schools top our list of the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Colleges.

Top Iowa Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Mechanic & Repair Technologies

#1

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Our analysis found Kirkwood Community College to be the best school for mechanic & repair technologies students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Iowa. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Cedar Rapids.

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Out of the 8 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Des Moines Area Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. DMACC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the small city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

The excellent basic certificate programs at Iowa Western Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools in Iowa. Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Council Bluffs.

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#5

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshalltown Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Marshalltown Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Marshalltown.

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With a ranking of #6, North Iowa Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for mechanic & repair technologies students working on their basic certificate. Located in the town of Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate mechanic & repair technologies programs. Located in the city of Davenport, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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Indian Hills Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate mechanic & repair technologies programs. Located in the town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Kansas 1,023
Minnesota 1,422
South Dakota 246
North Dakota 171
Missouri 1,051
Nebraska 997

Mechanic & Repair Technologies Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 63,451
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 21,891
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 8,446
Electronics Maintenance & Repair 8,127
Precision Systems Maintenance 2,185
Mechanic & Repair Tech (Other) 1,184
Mechanics & Repairers 347
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies. 110

Related Major Annual Graduates
Personal & Culinary Services 149,352
Precision Production 55,411
Construction Trades 40,802
Transportation & Materials Moving 33,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Alfred Palmer.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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