How much do Aviation Maintenance schools cost in Iowa?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 15 aviation maintenance schools in Iowa is $10,693. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a aviation maintenance in Iowa?

Yes — Iowa has 1 registered apprenticeship program where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the aviation maintenance apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a aviation maintenance earn in Iowa?

Working aviation maintenance professionals in Iowa earn a median of $69,890 per year, ranging from about $33,740 to $93,130 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Aviation Maintenance Schools in Iowa

15 schools in Iowa offer aviation maintenance-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 1 registered apprenticeship program in Iowa trains aviation maintenance apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups aviation maintenance with diesel mechanics and automotive technology — schools below may offer any of these.

Schools in Iowa

Median net price / yr (Iowa)

$10,693

national: $8,792

Median earnings (Iowa)

$41,018

national: $39,254

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

Aviation Maintenance pay in Iowa (all workers)

$69,890

range $33,740–$93,130 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working aviation maintenance professionals in Iowa earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

Official license records related to aviation maintenance in Iowa

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — There is some indication that this license exists in Iowa, but it has not yet been confirmed by state experts
Cosmetologist License — Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing~Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Physical Therapist — Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing~Board of Physical & Occupational Therapy

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Marshalltown Community College	Marshalltown	public	$8,059	33.1%	$41,010
Western Iowa Tech Community College	Sioux City	public	$8,770	51.3%	$40,473
Iowa Central Community College	Fort Dodge	public	$9,328	35.8%	$42,046
Hawkeye Community College	Waterloo	public	$9,649	32.3%	$42,849
North Iowa Area Community College	Mason City	public	$10,010	41.2%	$43,462
Kirkwood Community College	Cedar Rapids	public	$9,705	32.1%	$41,016
Southwestern Community College	Creston	public	$9,871	46.2%	$40,129
Indian Hills Community College	Ottumwa	public	$10,693	42.8%	$40,507
Des Moines Area Community College	Ankeny	public	$11,171	28%	$41,018
Northeast Iowa Community College	Calmar	public	$11,272	41.7%	$41,306
Northwest Iowa Community College	Sheldon	public	$14,800	61.1%	$50,776
Iowa Lakes Community College	Estherville	public	$13,933	48.4%	$43,108
Southeastern Community College	West Burlington	public	$12,347	38.2%	$36,882
Iowa Western Community College	Council Bluffs	public	$14,629	30.8%	$42,793
Eastern Iowa Community College District	Davenport	public	$14,017	35.6%	$39,060

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not aviation maintenance graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: Aviation Maintenance school in Iowa

How much do Aviation Maintenance schools cost in Iowa?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 15 aviation maintenance schools in Iowa is $10,693. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Can you get paid to train as a aviation maintenance in Iowa?: Yes — Iowa has 1 registered apprenticeship program where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the aviation maintenance apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a aviation maintenance earn in Iowa?: Working aviation maintenance professionals in Iowa earn a median of $69,890 per year, ranging from about $33,740 to $93,130 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.