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Best Construction Trades Colleges in Iowa

11 accredited institutions in Iowa offering construction trades programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

11

Colleges

345

Graduates/yr

11

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Construction Trades Programs in Iowa

PublicAssociate's

Southwestern Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northwest Iowa Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Central Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Iowa Lakes Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Northeast Iowa Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Hawkeye Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Des Moines Area Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Indian Hills Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Marshalltown Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kirkwood Community College

In-State Tuition

Studying Construction Trades in Iowa

Iowa has 11 accredited colleges offering construction trades programs, producing 345 graduates annually. Of these, 11 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Iowa residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.