Diesel Mechanic Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 10 schools with diesel mechanic programs in this directory: 10 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 137 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $53,260 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Iowa Western Community College, Iowa Central Community College and Des Moines Area Community College.

10
Schools with this program
137
Graduates last year
$53,260
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 10 diesel mechanic schools in Iowa

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Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,050
Graduates last year
28
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,801
Type
Public

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA

Award
Associate degree and Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,050
Graduates last year
27
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,462
Type
Public

Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,030
Graduates last year
18
Median earnings, 1 yr
$55,522
Type
Public

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,786
Graduates last year
8
Median earnings, 1 yr
$45,184
Type
Public

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Award
Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,288
Graduates last year
7
Median earnings, 1 yr
$53,200
Type
Public

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$5,232
Graduates last year
6
Median earnings, 1 yr
$56,294
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do diesel mechanic graduates earn?

Across 10 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $53,260 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public diesel mechanic programs in Iowa?

Yes. 10 public schools offer it, including Iowa Western Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, Northwest Iowa Community College and Eastern Iowa Community College District.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.