Associate-20% vs national median293 grads tracked
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at Iowa Lakes Community College
Ranked 207th of 231 associate programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$35,691
middle 50%: $29,331 – $43,787
Median · 5 years out
$47,990
middle 50%: $38,895 – $57,372
Median · 10 years out
$56,877
middle 50%: $48,487 – $66,197
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Mechanic and Repair Technology associates begin with a $36k median salary. Mid-career earnings reach $48k at five years and $57k by year ten.
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?
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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
≈ $10,187 total interest
Same major at other universities
Northeast Iowa Community College
$49,035 · 5 yrs out
El Paso Community College
$49,000 · 5 yrs out
McHenry County College
$48,943 · 5 yrs out
Corning Community College - SUNY Office of Community Colleges
$48,908 · 5 yrs out
Ozarks Technical Community College
$48,703 · 5 yrs out
Southwestern Community College
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Horry - Georgetown Technical College
$48,487 · 5 yrs out
Laredo College
$47,990 · 5 yrs out
Hawaii Community College
$47,802 · 5 yrs out
Aims Community College
$47,574 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 5
$47,460 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 9
$47,119 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Iowa Lakes Community College
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$84,337 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$79,787 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$65,041 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$61,212 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$57,988 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural Business and Management (Associate)
$57,033 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural Mechanization (Associate)
$54,804 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Certificate)
$54,077 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$51,223 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural Production Operations (Associate)
$49,482 · 5 yrs out
Construction Trades (Associate)
$49,171 · 5 yrs out
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