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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 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.
The Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 12 schools in Iowa to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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2023 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools in Iowa
Check out the vehicle repair programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Iowa Community College the best school in Iowa for vehicle maintenance & repair students. Located in the rural area of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a public college with a small student population.
The excellent 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.
Out of the 12 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Des Moines Area Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Hawkeye Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best vehicle maintenance & repair schools in Iowa. Located in the city of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a public school with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Iowa Central Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 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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Iowa Western Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Kirkwood Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public school with a large student population.
Western Iowa Tech Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. It came in at #8 on the list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Sioux City.
North Iowa Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for vehicle maintenance & repair students. It came in at #9 on the list. North Iowa Area Community College is a small public school located in the town of Mason City.
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Indian Hills Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. 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 Colleges 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.
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