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Associate-13% vs national median367 grads tracked

Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians at North Iowa Area Community College

Ranked 176th of 231 associate programs in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$39,272
middle 50%: $30,612 – $47,607
Median · 5 years out
$52,194
middle 50%: $40,829 – $63,666
Median · 10 years out
$62,446
middle 50%: $51,468 – $75,586

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

Graduates of North Iowa Area Community College's associate program in Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians earn a median $39,272 one year after graduating, rising to $62,446 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% below the national median of $59,848 for this field, ranking 176th of 231 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.

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
7.9 yrs
≈ $9,132 total interest

Same major at other universities

Iowa Valley Community College District
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Northeast Texas Community College
$53,343 · 5 yrs out
Colorado Mesa University
$53,107 · 5 yrs out
Lewis and Clark Community College
$52,636 · 5 yrs out
Highland Community College
$52,283 · 5 yrs out
Rogue Community College
$52,283 · 5 yrs out
Paris Junior College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$52,165 · 5 yrs out
Southern Maine Community College
$52,008 · 5 yrs out
Jefferson College
$51,976 · 5 yrs out
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana - Region 2
$51,694 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Highlands Community College
$51,627 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at North Iowa Area Community College

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$87,772 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$85,137 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$68,521 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$68,521 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$65,782 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$60,256 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$58,227 · 5 yrs out
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate)
$56,743 · 5 yrs out
Agricultural Production Operations (Associate)
$56,620 · 5 yrs out
Precision Production (Associate)
$56,134 · 5 yrs out
Precision Metal Working (Associate)
$56,134 · 5 yrs out
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Associate)
$55,040 · 5 yrs out

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