2027 Best Mechanic & Repair Technologies Schools in Iowa
Mechanic & Repair Technologies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools to find the best for mechanic & repair technologies students.
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Best Schools for Mechanic & Repair Technologies in Iowa
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mechanic & repair technologies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Mechanic & Repair Technologies
No school ranked higher than Kirkwood Community College this year for mechanic & repair technologies. This large public university is located in the city of Cedar Rapids. Kirkwood Community College awarded about 514 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Kirkwood Community College generally make around $44,896. Kirkwood Community College graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Northwest Iowa Community College one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. Northwest Iowa Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Sheldon. There were roughly 44 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Northwest Iowa Community College generally make around $51,221. Students borrow a median of $11,437 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes Des Moines Area Community College one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 449 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $52,325 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,624 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Iowa Western Community College one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. Iowa Western Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Council Bluffs. About 140 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mechanic & repair technologies degree recipients from Iowa Western Community College generally make around $47,201. Iowa Western Community College graduates carry a median of $10,055 in student loans.
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A rank of #5 makes Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar one of the top schools for mechanic & repair technologies. Set in the rural area of Calmar, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a moderately-sized public institution. About 41 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar in the most recent year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar earn a median of $43,536 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree.
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Western Iowa Tech Community College landed the #6 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded about 132 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College earn around $36,535 in the first couple years of their career. Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans.
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Iowa Central Community College came in at #7 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Fort Dodge. There were roughly 64 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Iowa Central Community College earn a median of $49,556 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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North Iowa Area Community College placed #8 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the rural area of Mason City, North Iowa Area Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 158 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at North Iowa Area Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mechanic & repair technologies program make about $47,882 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,238 to complete this degree.
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Hawkeye Community College landed the #9 spot for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Set in the rural area of Waterloo, Hawkeye Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Hawkeye Community College awarded about 50 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Hawkeye Community College earn around $47,762 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Iowa Lakes Community College placed #10 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Estherville. Iowa Lakes Community College awarded about 39 mechanic & repair technologies degrees in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Iowa Lakes Community College earn a median of $34,586 early in their careers. Iowa Lakes Community College graduates carry a median of $20,876 in student loans.
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Southeastern Community College West Burlington ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. Located in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College West Burlington is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 24 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern Community College West Burlington in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Southeastern Community College West Burlington earn a median of $45,760 early in their careers. Southeastern Community College West Burlington graduates carry a median of $16,126 in student loans.
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Southwestern Community College Creston placed #12 among the best mechanic & repair technologies schools. This small public university is located in the town of Creston. There were roughly 60 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Community College Creston in the most recent data year. Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates of Southwestern Community College Creston earn a median of $46,106 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,881 to complete this degree.
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Eastern Iowa Community College District came in at #13 for mechanic & repair technologies this year. Eastern Iowa Community College District is a large public school located in the city of Davenport. About 65 mechanic & repair technologies degrees were awarded at Eastern Iowa Community College District in the most recent year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Eastern Iowa Community College District earn around $41,510 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,995 to complete this degree.
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Indian Hills Community College earned the #14 position for mechanic & repair technologies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Ottumwa. There were roughly 68 mechanic & repair technologies students who graduated with this degree at Indian Hills Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mechanic & repair technologies degree from Indian Hills Community College earn around $50,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,188 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
