Auto Technician programs in Iowa
30 auto technician programs at 15 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (12 programs), the state median is $50,164 one year after completion, 10% above the national median of $45,424. Median borrower debt is $8,750.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 44 | $56,801 | $7,653 | $87 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 31 | $56,294 | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 78 | $55,522 | $8,750 | $99 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 23 | $54,706 | – | – |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 24 | $53,320 | $10,250 | $116 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 25 | $53,200 | – | – |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 30 | $47,129 | – | – |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 41 | $45,462 | $10,834 | $123 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 14 | $45,193 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 33 | $45,184 | $9,251 | $105 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 16 | $43,950 | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 73 | $42,099 | $5,925 | $67 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 56 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 48 | not reported | – | – |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 135 | not reported | – | – |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 37 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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ASE certifications are the common industry credential and generally require work experience as well as a test. Manufacturer-sponsored programs may add brand-specific training.
- Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Do I need to bring my own tools, and what do they cost?
- What share of graduates are placed at dealerships or independent shops?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying auto technician program in Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Iowa Western Community College leads at $56,801 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many auto technician programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 30 certificate or associate programs in this field at 15 schools in Iowa.