Auto mechanic classes in Iowa
19 auto mechanic programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
11 schools offer these automotive programs, and Iowa has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks. Most complete a program in automotive service technology that leads to a certificate or an associate's degree, and employers may require or prefer certification.1 In Iowa, 6 of the 19 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 1 is taught partly or fully online.
See the 19 programsHow much do auto mechanic classes cost in Iowa?
$9,342 to $16,239 is what most auto mechanic programs in Iowa cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 19 programs with a price. All of them: $1,903 to $23,412
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 49%
- Working 6 months later
- 84%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $30,300
- Length
- 46 to 76 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Iowa may also offer auto mechanic classes. How these figures are made
Auto mechanic classes in Sioux City, Des Moines, Burlington and other Iowa cities
Choosing an area filters the list below. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.
All 19 auto mechanic programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding
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19 programs
Automotive Mechanics Technology AAS
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,300Price if you pay yourself$14,060Program website, Automotive Mechanics Technology AAS at Des Moines Area Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Mechanics Technology AAS at Des Moines Area Community College
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,585
- Length
- 74 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,900
- Students counted
- 468
- a year, estimated
- $30,300
- price
- $14,060
Automotive Technology
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,200Price if you pay yourself$15,120Program website, Automotive Technology at Kirkwood Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology at Kirkwood Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,791
- Length
- 72 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $12,335
- Students counted
- 266
- a year, estimated
- $27,200
- price
- $15,120
Auto Technology
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,800Price if you pay yourself$23,412Program website, Auto Technology at Indian Hills Community CollegeMore details about Auto Technology at Indian Hills Community College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,696
- Length
- 84 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 190
- a year, estimated
- $30,800
- price
- $23,412
Automotive Technology
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Davenport
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,800Price if you pay yourself$12,285Program website, Automotive Technology at Eastern Iowa Community CollegesMore details about Automotive Technology at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
- Finished
- 42%
- Working at 6 months
- 81%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,452
- Length
- 72 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 167
- a year, estimated
- $37,800
- price
- $12,285
Automotive Technology
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,900Price if you pay yourself$16,238Program website, Automotive Technology at Iowa Central Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology at Iowa Central Community College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,474
- Length
- 75 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,540
- Students counted
- 142
- a year, estimated
- $41,900
- price
- $16,238
Automotive Electrical - Certification
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,500Price if you pay yourself$2,782Program website, Automotive Electrical - Certification at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Electrical - Certification at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,381
- Length
- 16 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $297
- Students counted
- 107
- a year, estimated
- $25,500
- price
- $2,782
ASEP-General Motors AAS
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$46,100Price if you pay yourself$13,875Program website, ASEP-General Motors AAS at Des Moines Area Community CollegeMore details about ASEP-General Motors AAS at Des Moines Area Community College
- Finished
- 68%
- Working at 6 months
- 86%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,520
- Length
- 74 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,750
- Students counted
- 90
- a year, estimated
- $46,100
- price
- $13,875
Automotive Technology - Automotive Mechanics Diploma
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,600Price if you pay yourself$7,762Program website, Automotive Technology - Automotive Mechanics Diploma at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology - Automotive Mechanics Diploma at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- 47%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,388
- Length
- 32 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 77
- a year, estimated
- $25,600
- price
- $7,762
Automotive Technology *AUTOT.AAS
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,300Price if you pay yourself$19,389Program website, Automotive Technology *AUTOT.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology *AUTOT.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
- Finished
- 33%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,564
- Length
- 64 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,200
- Students counted
- 76
- a year, estimated
- $30,300
- price
- $19,389
Automotive Repair Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
Southwestern Community College
Creston
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,200Price if you pay yourself$16,160Program website, Automotive Repair Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree at Southwestern Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Repair Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree at Southwestern Community College
- Finished
- 74%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,038
- Length
- 78 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,500
- Students counted
- 69
- a year, estimated
- $16,200
- price
- $16,160
Automotive Mechanics *AUTOMC.DP
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,900Price if you pay yourself$10,032Program website, Automotive Mechanics *AUTOMC.DP at Northeast Iowa Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Mechanics *AUTOMC.DP at Northeast Iowa Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,463
- Length
- 44 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,900
- Students counted
- 64
- a year, estimated
- $37,900
- price
- $10,032
Automotive Technology - AAS
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,500Price if you pay yourself$13,130Program website, Automotive Technology - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,373
- Length
- 74 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,371
- Students counted
- 54
- a year, estimated
- $25,500
- price
- $13,130
ASSET-Ford AAS
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimated$55,800Price if you pay yourself$12,994Program website, ASSET-Ford AAS at Des Moines Area Community CollegeMore details about ASSET-Ford AAS at Des Moines Area Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,952
- Length
- 80 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,420
- Students counted
- 52
- a year, estimated
- $55,800
- price
- $12,994
Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,700Price if you pay yourself$17,628Program website, Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Western Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science at Iowa Western Community College
- Finished
- 32%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,684
- Length
- 80 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,375
- Students counted
- 42
- a year, estimated
- $22,700
- price
- $17,628
Automotive Repair Technology (MVAUT) CIP: 470604.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03
Iowa Valley Community College District
Marshalltown
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$33,900Price if you pay yourself$17,680Program website, Automotive Repair Technology (MVAUT) CIP: 470604.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College DistrictMore details about Automotive Repair Technology (MVAUT) CIP: 470604.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 68%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,483
- Length
- 80 weeks, 22 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,008
- Students counted
- 26
- a year, estimated
- $33,900
- price
- $17,680
Automotive Drive Train - Certificate
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,903Program website, Automotive Drive Train - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Drive Train - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $5,822
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,903
Auto Mechanic - Diploma
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,704Program website, Auto Mechanic - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Auto Mechanic - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 48 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $7,067
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $7,704
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair - Diploma
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$8,651Program website, Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair - Diploma at Iowa Western Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair - Diploma at Iowa Western Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 40 weeks, 28 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,432
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $8,651
Automotive Technology
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$16,240Program website, Automotive Technology at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Automotive Technology at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 72 weeks, 21 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $850
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $16,240
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How to pay for auto mechanic classes in Iowa
WIOA funding can pay for auto mechanic classes in Iowa
Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
Financial aid and grants for auto mechanic classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56
GI Bill for auto mechanic classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply
Quick facts: Auto mechanic classes in Iowa
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 5 of 19
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 33rd of 34
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 7 of 21
- auto mechanic programs here, against the typical state's 11
- 19 vs 11
State comparisons use the same figures as the auto mechanic classes by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Where the Iowa automotive program numbers come from
Which Iowa automotive programs are on this list?
These are the automotive programs Iowa approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).8 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Iowa offers.
How Iowa automotive program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some automotive programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
Other training in Iowa
- CDL training33 programs
- CNA classes25 programs
- Medical assistant training13 programs
- Phlebotomy training11 programs
- Welding classes50 programs
- HVAC training13 programs
- Medical billing and coding training15 programs
- LPN programs12 programs
- EMT classes22 programs
- Electrician training5 programs
- Dental assistant programs11 programs
Sources for the facts about auto mechanic classes in Iowa
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List