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Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree programs in Iowa

Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

11Programs reporting earnings

$58,259Median year-4 earnings

$11,326Median federal debt

9Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Iowa

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny · $9,624 federal debt$63,673 2Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo · $12,000 federal debt$62,817 3Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs · $13,000 federal debt$62,400 4Northwest Iowa Community CollegeSheldon · $11,326 federal debt$61,907 5Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids · $10,000 federal debt$61,486 6Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge · $12,000 federal debt$58,259 7North Iowa Area Community CollegeMason City · $6,238 federal debt$54,985 8Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City · $11,000 federal debt$52,659 9Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville · Debt not reported$51,598 10Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa · $11,500 federal debt$49,675

CAREER CONTEXT IN IA

What related occupations pay in Iowa

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

49-3023Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

State median wage: $50,510
Middle 50% wage range: $39,340–$67,200
State employment: 7,610
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 66,200

10th–90th percentile: $36,100–$77,400

49-1011First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

State median wage: $78,340
Middle 50% wage range: $63,380–$96,030
State employment: 6,450
Projected growth: +4.1%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $49,670–$111,220

49-3011Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $69,890
Middle 50% wage range: $43,720–$80,510
State employment: 330
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 11,400

10th–90th percentile: $33,740–$93,130

49-3031Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

State median wage: $59,680
Middle 50% wage range: $48,770–$71,570
State employment: 4,140
Projected growth: +3.6%
Annual openings: 24,400

10th–90th percentile: $43,710–$80,080

49-3051Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

State median wage: $49,930
Middle 50% wage range: $40,780–$58,670
State employment: 110
Projected growth: +4.9%
Annual openings: 2,600

10th–90th percentile: $34,110–$66,700

13-1032Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

State median wage: $79,090
Middle 50% wage range: $46,420–$81,840
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -8.7%
Annual openings: 700

10th–90th percentile: $44,480–$81,840

49-2093Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

State median wage: $75,130
Middle 50% wage range: $54,130–$75,680
State employment: 100
Projected growth: +5.4%
Annual openings: 500

10th–90th percentile: $48,260–$105,510

49-2096Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

State median wage: $55,160
Middle 50% wage range: $47,250–$61,480
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: -14.5%
Annual openings: 400

10th–90th percentile: $46,430–$69,710

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Iowa; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	Des Moines Area Community College	Ankeny	$63,673	$9,624
2	Hawkeye Community College	Waterloo	$62,817	$12,000
3	Iowa Western Community College	Council Bluffs	$62,400	$13,000
4	Northwest Iowa Community College	Sheldon	$61,907	$11,326
5	Kirkwood Community College	Cedar Rapids	$61,486	$10,000
6	Iowa Central Community College	Fort Dodge	$58,259	$12,000
7	North Iowa Area Community College	Mason City	$54,985	$6,238
8	Western Iowa Tech Community College	Sioux City	$52,659	$11,000
9	Iowa Lakes Community College	Estherville	$51,598	Not available
10	Indian Hills Community College	Ottumwa	$49,675	$11,500
11	Southeastern Community College	West Burlington	$48,907	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians in Iowa

What do Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians associate's degree graduates earn in Iowa?

Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,259 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $11,326 among the 9 programs reporting federal debt.

Which Iowa colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Des Moines Area Community College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.