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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa

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Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Basic Certificate 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 Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 7 schools in Iowa to see which ones offered the best basic certificate programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa

Check out the vehicle repair basic certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Iowa Trade Schools for an Award Taking Less Than 1 Year in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

#1

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Our analysis found Kirkwood Community College to be the best school for vehicle maintenance & repair students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Iowa. Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Des Moines Area Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

The excellent basic certificate programs at Iowa Western Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Iowa. Located in the small city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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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 #4 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Sioux City.

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#5

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA

Out of the 7 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshalltown Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Marshalltown, Marshalltown Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Eastern Iowa Community College District did quite well on this year’s best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students working on their basic certificate. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Davenport.

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Indian Hills Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate vehicle maintenance & repair programs. IHCC is a small public school located in the remote 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 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 7 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.

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