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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, vehicle maintenance & repair was ranked 4th in Iowa. In fact, 686 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Iowa to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Iowa Community College the best school in Iowa for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Northeast Iowa Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Iowa. NICC is a small public school located in the rural area of Calmar.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Des Moines Area Community College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their Associate Degree, vehicle repair graduates from DMACC carry an average student debtload of $9,962.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hawkeye Community College is a great place for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public school with a small student population.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from Hawkeye Community College take out $14,788 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Iowa Western Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, vehicle repair graduates from Iowa Western Community College take out $13,932 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Iowa Central Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Fort Dodge.
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Kirkwood Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a large student population.
With a ranking of #8, North Iowa Area Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their associate degree. North Iowa Area Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of Mason City.
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Western Iowa Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for vehicle maintenance & repair students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Sioux City.
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Indian Hills Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree vehicle maintenance & repair programs. IHCC is a small public school located in the town of Ottumwa.
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Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 652 |
| Missouri | 500 |
| Minnesota | 857 |
| South Dakota | 206 |
| North Dakota | 139 |
| Nebraska | 757 |
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Related Rankings by Major
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is one of 7 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Vehicle Repair Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 33,827 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8,686 |
| Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 7,143 |
| Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician | 4,725 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 2,739 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle & Truck Technology/Technician | 2,101 |
| Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Technology/Technician | 1,140 |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter & Ship Repair Technology/Technician | 823 |
| Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician | 724 |
| High Performance & Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic | 489 |
| General Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 472 |
| Small Engine Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 213 |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | 147 |
| Engine Machinist | 107 |
| Other Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies | 97 |
| Bicycle Mechanics & Repair Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician | 7 |
Majors Similar to Vehicle Repair
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 12 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 Airman 1st Class Nigel Sandridge.
More about our data sources and methodologies.