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2023 Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Iowa
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Construction is the #30 most popular major in Iowa with 21 degrees and certificates awarded in 2021-2022.
With all the trade school programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Iowa to see which programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Construction Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Construction Colleges.
Most Popular Iowa Trade Schools in Construction
Our 2023 rankings named Iowa Western Community College the most popular school in Iowa for construction students. Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Council Bluffs.
The excellent programs at Kirkwood Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction schools in Iowa. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeast Iowa Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public college with a small student population.
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The excellent programs at Ellsworth Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best construction schools in Iowa. Located in the distant town of Iowa Falls, Ellsworth is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshalltown Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Iowa list. Marshalltown Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Marshalltown.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Southeastern Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Construction Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in the town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Out of the 7 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public school with a small student population.
Best Construction Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 0 |
| Missouri | 95 |
| Minnesota | 204 |
| South Dakota | 2 |
| North Dakota | 7 |
Construction Related Majors
Construction is one of 6 different types of trade school programs to choose from.
Construction Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Construction Trades | 1,813 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Construction
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 26,459 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 5,269 |
| Carpentry | 3,899 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,888 |
| Masonry | 284 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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