Certificate (1-2 years)-6% vs national median274 grads tracked
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Ranked 112th of 179 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$30,437
middle 50%: $23,973 – $39,002
Median · 5 years out
$50,065
middle 50%: $37,432 – $62,767
Median · 10 years out
$60,272
middle 50%: $45,600 – $76,554
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Mechanic and repair technology certificate graduates from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges earn $30k initially. Median earnings reach $50k at five years and $60k at ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
8.8 yrs
≈ $10,622 total interest
Same major at other universities
Blue Ridge Community College
$50,390 · 5 yrs out
Emily Griffith Technical College
$50,359 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 12
$50,227 · 5 yrs out
East Central College
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Western Dakota Technical College
$50,197 · 5 yrs out
Lincoln College of Technology
$50,083 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
$49,979 · 5 yrs out
Kishwaukee College
$49,935 · 5 yrs out
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
$49,703 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Stark State College
$49,582 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$83,907 · 5 yrs out
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$75,224 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$73,958 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$71,605 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$69,644 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$63,600 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$60,812 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$57,791 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$57,140 · 5 yrs out
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) (Certificate)
$56,877 · 5 yrs out
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