Agricultural Mechanization at Iowa Lakes Community College
Ranked 14th of 15 associate programs in Agricultural Mechanization by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Agricultural Mechanization (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Iowa Lakes Community College's associate program in Agricultural Mechanization earn a median $46,298 one year after graduating, rising to $63,346 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 9% below the national median of $60,466 for this field, ranking 14th of 15 reporting programs.
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.
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