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Program Rankings · Iowa

Best Mechanic & Repair Technology Colleges in Iowa

Ranked by a weighted composite of outcomes, affordability, selectivity, academic profile, and program depth. Based on NCES IPEDS 2023–24 completions data.

15
Colleges Ranked
0
4-Year Programs
15
Public Colleges
Des Moines
Top Ranked
Ranking Methodology: Each college earns a major score = 70% global composite score (outcomes 30%, affordability 25%, selectivity 20%, academic 15%, breadth 10%) + 30% program depth score (graduates in this major ÷ total enrollment, normalized across all US colleges).
1
55
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny · Public · 2-year
$5,550 in-state303 graduates/yr
#369 nationally
2
54
Eastern Iowa Community College District
Davenport · Public · 2-year
$4,680 in-state51 graduates/yr
#645 nationally
3
54
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids · Public · 2-year
$5,880 in-state123 graduates/yr
#491 nationally
#4
53
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar · Public · 2-year
$5,850 in-state36 graduates/yr
#913 nationally
#5
52
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington · Public · 2-year
$6,240 in-state24 graduates/yr
#1212 nationally
#6
38
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo · Public · 2-year
$6,119 in-state99 graduates/yr
#904 nationally
#7
38
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge · Public · 2-year
$4,800 in-state186 graduates/yr
#906 nationally
#8
38
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs · Public · 2-year
$6,270 in-state72 graduates/yr
#911 nationally
#9
38
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City · Public · 2-year
$5,618 in-state138 graduates/yr
#1210 nationally
#10
38
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City · Public · 2-year
$4,152 in-state69 graduates/yr
#914 nationally
#11
37
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa · Public · 2-year
$4,872 in-state99 graduates/yr
#1206 nationally
#12
37
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville · Public · 2-year
$6,464 in-state63 graduates/yr
#1207 nationally
#13
37
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown · Public · 2-year
$4,680 in-state33 graduates/yr
#1507 nationally
#14
37
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon · Public · 2-year
$6,000 in-state147 graduates/yr
#1508 nationally
#15
37
Southwestern Community College
Creston · Public · 2-year
$6,120 in-state54 graduates/yr
#1510 nationally
About Mechanic & Repair Technology Programs in Iowa

Iowa offers 15 accredited mechanic & repair technology programs across public and private institutions. Our rankings use NCES IPEDS 2023–24 completions data to measure how many graduates each college produces in this field relative to its total enrollment, combined with overall college quality metrics.

The ranking formula weights overall college quality at 70% — covering graduation outcomes, net price affordability, admissions selectivity, and academic profile of enrolled students — and program-specific depth at 30%, rewarding schools that genuinely specialize in mechanic & repair technology.

For in-state students, public colleges often offer significantly lower costs. Complete the FAFSA to determine need-based aid eligibility regardless of your income level. Aid availability can dramatically change the actual cost of attendance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our composite ranking — which weighs outcomes (graduation rates), affordability (net price), selectivity, academic profile, and program depth — the top-ranked college for Mechanic & Repair Technology in Iowa is Des Moines Area Community College. We rank all accredited institutions offering this program using NCES IPEDS 2023–24 data.