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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Iowa
9 schools in Iowa offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (9 of them public), with 9 certificate and 8 associate programs between them.
All heavy equipment mechanic programs in Iowa
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | $68,942 | n/a | $7,020 |
| Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa, IA | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,232 |
| Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,232 |
| Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA | Community college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,050 |
| Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville, IA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,616 |
| Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,616 |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | Community college | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,288 |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,288 |
| Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,664 |
| Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,664 |
| North Iowa Area Community CollegeMason City, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,803 |
| North Iowa Area Community CollegeMason City, IA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,803 |
| Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,020 |
| Southeastern Community CollegeWest Burlington, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,660 |
| Southeastern Community CollegeWest Burlington, IA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,660 |
| Southwestern Community CollegeCreston, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,352 |
| Southwestern Community CollegeCreston, IA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,352 |
Cities with the most programs: Calmar (1), Ottumwa (1), Fort Dodge (1), Estherville (1), Cedar Rapids (1), Marshalltown (1), Mason City (1), West Burlington (1), Creston (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Iowa?
9 schools in Iowa awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 certificate and 8 associate programs.
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in Iowa?
By yearly tuition and fees, Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa charges $5,232 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Heavy equipment mechanic programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.