Industrial maintenance technician training in Iowa
23 industrial maintenance programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
12 schools offer these industrial maintenance programs, and Iowa has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Industrial machinery mechanics, maintenance workers and millwrights install, maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery. Most have a year or more of training after high school, some a two-year degree in industrial maintenance, and most millwrights learn the trade in a three- or four-year apprenticeship.1
In Iowa, 4 of the 23 programs take students without a high school diploma and 19 ask for a diploma or equivalent.
By kind, the 23 programs here are industrial maintenance (associate degree, 13 programs), industrial maintenance certificate or diploma (6 programs), mechatronics and automation (3 programs) and short course or single skill (1 program).
See the 23 programsHow much does industrial maintenance training cost in Iowa?
- Two-year degrees (13 programs)
- $12,990 to $15,540most of them, usually 64 to 80 weeks long
- Other industrial maintenance programs (10 programs)
- $3,345 to $7,229most of them, usually 16 to 32 weeks long
What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 56%
- Working 6 months later
- 84%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $47,600
- Length
- 31 to 80 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Iowa may also offer industrial maintenance training. How these figures are made
All 23 industrial maintenance programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding
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Industrial Maintenance Technology
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$37,100Price if you pay yourself$15,540Program website, Industrial Maintenance Technology at Kirkwood Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Maintenance Technology at Kirkwood Community College
- Finished
- 54%
- Working at 6 months
- 91%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,282
- Length
- 80 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,387
- Students counted
- 140
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,540
Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,400Price if you pay yourself$3,248Program website, Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Mechanical Maintenance Technician Certificate at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,089
- Length
- 12 weeks, 32 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 116
- Earned a year, estimated
- $28,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,248
Robotics and Automation
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$68,500Price if you pay yourself$14,746Program website, Robotics and Automation at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Robotics and Automation at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- 41%
- Working at 6 months
- 72%
- Earned in a quarter
- $17,137
- Length
- 80 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,513
- Students counted
- 110
- Earned a year, estimated
- $68,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,746
Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology AAS
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,500Price if you pay yourself$12,580Program website, Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology AAS at Des Moines Area Community CollegeMore details about Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology AAS at Des Moines Area Community College
- Finished
- 43%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,363
- Length
- 80 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,645
- Students counted
- 107
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,580
Robotics/Automation Technology
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$54,200Price if you pay yourself$23,270Program website, Robotics/Automation Technology at Indian Hills Community CollegeMore details about Robotics/Automation Technology at Indian Hills Community College
- Finished
- 58%
- Working at 6 months
- 84%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,557
- Length
- 84 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 85
- Earned a year, estimated
- $54,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,270
Applied Engineering Technology-Electro-Mechanical Technologies, AAS
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$49,200Price if you pay yourself$12,104Program website, Applied Engineering Technology-Electro-Mechanical Technologies, AAS at Des Moines Area Community CollegeMore details about Applied Engineering Technology-Electro-Mechanical Technologies, AAS at Des Moines Area Community College
- Finished
- 8%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,309
- Length
- 80 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,530
- Students counted
- 74
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,104
Industrial Maintenance Certificate
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$60,300Price if you pay yourself$7,100Program website, Industrial Maintenance Certificate at Hawkeye Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Maintenance Certificate at Hawkeye Community College
- Finished
- 84%
- Working at 6 months
- 98%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,077
- Length
- 28 weeks, 29 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 64
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,100
Industrial Maintenance Technology
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$39,500Price if you pay yourself$18,926Program website, Industrial Maintenance Technology at Indian Hills Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Maintenance Technology at Indian Hills Community College
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 90%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,886
- Length
- 48 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 60
- Earned a year, estimated
- $39,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $18,926
Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,600Price if you pay yourself$12,834Program website, Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Maintenance Technology AAS at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 59%
- Earned in a quarter
- $11,904
- Length
- 130 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,500
- Students counted
- 59
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,834
Industrial Technology
Southwestern Community College
Creston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$50,900Price if you pay yourself$15,614Program website, Industrial Technology at Southwestern Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Technology at Southwestern Community College
- Finished
- 72%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,717
- Length
- 71 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 35
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,614
Electromechanical Specialist Certificate
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,700Price if you pay yourself$3,636Program website, Electromechanical Specialist Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Electromechanical Specialist Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 67%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,927
- Length
- 16 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $297
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,636
Industrial Mechanics
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,800Price if you pay yourself$7,360Program website, Industrial Mechanics at Iowa Central Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Mechanics at Iowa Central Community College
- Finished
- 65%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,196
- Length
- 30 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,980
- Students counted
- 31
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,360
Industrial Robotics and Automation
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$62,700Price if you pay yourself$12,990Program website, Industrial Robotics and Automation at Iowa Central Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Robotics and Automation at Iowa Central Community College
- Finished
- 57%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $15,664
- Length
- 60 weeks, 18 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $750
- Students counted
- 28
- Earned a year, estimated
- $62,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,990
Electrical/Mechanical Technician
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,900Price if you pay yourself$14,289Program website, Electrical/Mechanical Technician at Iowa Central Community CollegeMore details about Electrical/Mechanical Technician at Iowa Central Community College
- Finished
- 16%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $10,464
- Length
- 75 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $4,040
- Students counted
- 24
- Earned a year, estimated
- $41,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,289
Electromechanical Technician - Diploma
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,200Price if you pay yourself$7,272Program website, Electromechanical Technician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeMore details about Electromechanical Technician - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 70%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,552
- Length
- 32 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $594
- Students counted
- 20
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,272
Introduction to Industrial Maintenance *IIM.CPC
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,589Program website, Introduction to Industrial Maintenance *IIM.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community CollegeMore details about Introduction to Industrial Maintenance *IIM.CPC at Northeast Iowa Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,589
Electrical Maintenance Technician Certificate
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,842Program website, Electrical Maintenance Technician Certificate at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Electrical Maintenance Technician Certificate at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 16 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,842
Industrial Plant Maintenance Technology Diploma
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,416Program website, Industrial Plant Maintenance Technology Diploma at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Plant Maintenance Technology Diploma at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,416
Industrial Maintenance/Industrial Mechanic, Diploma
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Davenport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,435Program website, Industrial Maintenance/Industrial Mechanic, Diploma at Eastern Iowa Community CollegesMore details about Industrial Maintenance/Industrial Mechanic, Diploma at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $600
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,435
Electromechanical Technician Diploma
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$7,392Program website, Electromechanical Technician Diploma at Iowa Western Community CollegeMore details about Electromechanical Technician Diploma at Iowa Western Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 32 weeks, 17 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $931
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,392
Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$13,455Program website, Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology at Southeastern Community CollegeMore details about Advanced Automation and Robotics Technology at Southeastern Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 25 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $900
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,455
Electro-Mechanical Systems Technologist (MVELM) CIP: 150403.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03
Iowa Valley Community College District
Marshalltown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$14,144Program website, Electro-Mechanical Systems Technologist (MVELM) CIP: 150403.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College DistrictMore details about Electro-Mechanical Systems Technologist (MVELM) CIP: 150403.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 64 weeks, 16 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $515
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $14,144
Industrial Maintenance Technology (AAS) *INDM.AAS
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$15,305Program website, Industrial Maintenance Technology (AAS) *INDM.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community CollegeMore details about Industrial Maintenance Technology (AAS) *INDM.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 130 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,305
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How to pay for industrial maintenance training in Iowa
WIOA funding can pay for industrial maintenance training in Iowa
Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
Financial aid and grants for industrial maintenance training
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67
GI Bill for industrial maintenance training
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Quick facts: Industrial maintenance technician training in Iowa
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 10 of 23
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 28th of 29
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 9 of 15
- industrial maintenance programs here, against the typical state's 9
- 23 vs 9
State comparisons use the same figures as the industrial maintenance training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).
Industrial maintenance technician training in Burlington, Sioux City, Fort Dodge and other Iowa cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Iowa
How industrial maintenance training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Iowa
- CDL training33 programs
- CNA classes22 programs
- Medical assistant training15 programs
- Phlebotomy training11 programs
- Welding classes50 programs
- HVAC training13 programs
- Medical billing and coding training17 programs
- LPN programs14 programs
- EMT classes22 programs
- Electrician training5 programs
- Dental assistant programs11 programs
- Auto mechanic classes19 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school3 programs
- CNC machinist training10 programs
- Carpentry classes12 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training8 programs
- Cybersecurity training12 programs
- IT training40 programs
- Cosmetology school9 programs
- Barber school3 programs
- Esthetician school7 programs
- Nail tech school6 programs
- EKG technician programs1 program
- Massage therapy school13 programs
- Paralegal programs10 programs
- Fire academy4 programs
- Surgical tech programs7 programs
- Radiology tech programs9 programs
- Culinary school8 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training10 programs
- Human resources training6 programs
- Medication aide training9 programs
- Early childhood education programs20 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school3 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training5 programs
- Hospitality management programs10 programs
- Addiction counselor training1 program
- Coding and software development courses20 programs
- Lineman school1 program
- Sterile processing technician training3 programs
- Sonography school3 programs
- Data analytics courses4 programs
- Administrative assistant training32 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs5 programs
- Medical lab technician programs10 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses10 programs
- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses14 programs
- Health information technology programs7 programs
- Vet tech programs6 programs
- Patient care technician training1 program
- OTA programs2 programs
- Interpreter and translator training1 program
- Home inspector training1 program
- Forklift certification2 programs
- Personal trainer certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs4 programs
- Customer service training4 programs
- Flight school1 program
- MRI tech school1 program
- RBT certification training1 program
- Mental health technician training3 programs
- Human services programs12 programs
- Manufacturing technician training2 programs
- Electronics technician training10 programs
- Business administration programs26 programs
- Criminal justice programs7 programs
- Teacher assistant certification8 programs
- Auto body repair classes12 programs
- Solar and wind technician training5 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- Insurance license courses1 program
- Construction training programs10 programs
- Dental hygiene programs5 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes32 programs
- RN programs22 programs
- Project management certification10 programs
Where the Iowa industrial maintenance program numbers come from
Which Iowa industrial maintenance programs are on this list?
These are the industrial maintenance programs Iowa approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Iowa offers.
How the prices and results of Iowa industrial maintenance programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about industrial maintenance training in Iowa
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Machinery Maintenance Workers, and Millwrights
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List