Trade Schools in Iowa
Auto Mechanic Schools in Iowa
If you are looking for a state that has many different trade school options and job opportunities, Iowa is a really great place to go! With 12 different schools, many of those having multiple campuses all across the state and offering many different disciplines within automotive technology, Iowa has you covered. This is a great state to study in if you are looking to be a diesel or agriculture equipment mechanic as many of the schools offer these course options. Along with that, Iowa is a relatively inexpensive place to live and study so it should be relatively affordable. If you are looking for ways to continue to cut down costs, make sure you check out our scholarships page for more information on opportunities and how to apply!
List of Automotive Schools in Iowa
- Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines, IA
- Northwest Iowa Community College, Sheldon, IA
- Eastern Iowa Community College District, Davenport, IA
- Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, IA
- Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA
- Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, IA
- Iowa Western Community college, Council Bluffs, IA
- Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Marshalltown Community College, Marshalltown, IA
- North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, IA
- Southeastern Community College, Burlington, IA
- Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA
Schools in Iowa
Mechanic Jobs in Iowa
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Projected Job Growth
Working as an Auto Mechanic in Iowa
Although Iowa does not pay their auto mechanics very much, they are right on the national average for salary. This combined with the low cost of living in the agricultural state, can make for a very comfortable living situation. This is especially true if you live on either the eastern or western edge of the state as these counties tend to provide higher wages for employees in the industry. Lastly, Iowa is a great place to be as you can get to so many amazing locations in such a short distance such as Kansas City, Chicago, the Great Lakes or even great hidden gems within Iowa such as Dunnings Springs or the High Trestle Trail Bridge.
| Job Type | Total in Iowa | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 8,480 | $18.58 | $38,650 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 1,730 | $19.10 | $39,720 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 4,030 | $19.91 | $41,410 |
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Directory of Iowa Schools
Featured Trade Schools in Iowa
Des Moines Area Community College
Programs:
Auto Chassis & Power Train Technology
Auto Collision Technology
Auto Engines & Tune-Up Technician
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technology
Automotive Mechanics Technology
Diesel Technology
General Motors, Ford, Chrysler & Caterpillar, Technician Programs
and more…
Northwest Iowa Community College
Programs:
Automotive Technology
Light Duty Diesel Technology
Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Diesel Technology
and more…
All Mechanic Schools in Iowa
| School | Address | Programs | More Details |
Eastern Iowa Community College District |
306 W River Dr Davenport, IA 52801 |
Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology Diesel Technology – Heavy Duty Diesel Technology – Truck Electrical |
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Hawkeye Community College |
1501 E Orange Rd Waterloo, IA 50701 |
Automotive Technology Collision Repair & Refinishing Diesel Truck Technology |
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Indian Hills Community College |
525 Grandview Ave Ottumwa, IA 52501 |
Automotive Technology Diesel Technology |
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Iowa Lakes Community College |
19 S 7th St Estherville, IA 51334 |
Auto Collision & Paint Repair Tech Automotive Technology Farm Equipment & Diesel Tech Powersports & Power Equipment |
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Iowa Western Community College |
2700 College Rd Council Bluffs, IA 51503 |
Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Automotive Technology Diesel Mechanics Diesel Technology |
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Kirkwood Community College |
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 |
Automotive Collision Repair Automotive Technology Diesel Ag Technology Diesel Truck Technology |
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Marshalltown Community College |
3700 S Center St Marshalltown, IA 50158 |
Automotive Repair Technology | |
North Iowa Area Community College |
500 College Dr Mason City, IA 50401 |
Automotive & Light Diesel Tech Heavy Equipment Operation & Maintenance Diesel Technology |
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Southeastern Community College |
1500 West Agency Road West Burlington, IA 52655 |
Collision and Repair Technology Automotive Mechanics Technology |
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Western Iowa Tech Community College |
4647 Stone Ave Sioux City, IA 51102 |
Auto Collision Repair Technology Automotive Technology |
Available Grants & Scholarships
Nationwide Scholarships and Grants
| Automotive Scholarships and Grants | Location | Description | Deadline |
| Future Mechanic Grant | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for aspiring auto mechanics | 12/1/2019 |
| Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $2,200 for graduates of New Mexico high school | June each year |
| Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship | Nationwide | Full-Tuition paid for eligible students | March each year |
| Federal Pell Grants | Nationwide | Up to $6,195, for low-income households | Varies |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Nationwide | Various, for low-income households | Varies |
| Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship | Nationwide | Various, one application for many scholarships | March each year |
| Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for Mechanical Engineering Students | January each year |
| BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 paid annually in $1,500 increments | March each year |
| Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $400 for eligible students | April each year |
| GMiS Scholars Program | Nationwide | Various, for underrepresented students in tech | April each year |
| SMA Native American STEM Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,500, for Native American STEM students | June each year |
| Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Automotive Hall of Fame Educational Fund | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | June each year |
| Clunker Junker Cash for Cars and College Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible female students | Varies |
| SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund | Nationwide | Up to $5,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | March each year |
| TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,500 increments for four years | March each year |
| Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | March each year |
| Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Yanmar/SAE Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships | Nationwide | Up to $2,500 for eligible students | June each year |
| AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | June & October each year |
| Imagine America Foundation - High School Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | December 31 of Graduation Year |
| Imagine America Adult Skills Education Program | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | No Deadline |
| Imagine America Military Award Program | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | No Deadline |