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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which trade school program is right 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 Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
Learn more about these popular schools below:
Our analysis found Kirkwood Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a associate degree in Iowa. Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has a fairly large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,628 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees if they attend Kirkwood Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,604. Associate Degree recipients from Kirkwood Community College accumulate an average of $16,030 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Kirkwood Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Des Moines Area Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Iowa. Located in Ankeny, Iowa, the large public school handed out 2,010 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from DMACC accumulate an average of $12,641 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
One thing to take note of is that DMACC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 23 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. IHCC is located in Ottumwa, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 528 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from IHCC accumulate an average of $14,730 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at IHCC. In 2020-2021 about 36% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Hawkeye Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Iowa. This small public school is located in Waterloo, Iowa, and it awarded 596 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hawkeye Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,583. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,358 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hawkeye Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Iowa Central Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Iowa. Iowa Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Fort Dodge, Iowa that handed out 812 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $5,196 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Iowa Central Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,398. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,497 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Online courses are available at Iowa Central Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Davenport, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 823 students in 2021-2022.
Associate Degree recipients from Eastern Iowa Community Colleges accumulate an average of $16,472 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Northwest Iowa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Sheldon, Iowa, the small public school handed out 211 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Northwest Iowa Community College full time pay an average of $6,870 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,170. On average, associate degree students take out $11,532 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Northwest Iowa Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 66% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, North Iowa Area Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. North Iowa Area Community College is a small public school located in Mason City, Iowa that handed out 511 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,196 in tuition and fees if they attend North Iowa Area Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,884. Associate Degree recipients from North Iowa Area Community College accumulate an average of $11,718 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Iowa Area Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 479 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,922 in tuition and fees if they attend Western Iowa Tech Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,946. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,028 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Western Iowa Tech Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northeast Iowa Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. NICC is a public institution located in Calmar, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 368 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they attend NICC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,990. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NICC. In 2020-2021 about 43% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Iowa Western Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Council Bluffs, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 797 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,540 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Iowa Western Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,690. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,474 in student loans. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Iowa Western Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Waldorf University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Waldorf University is a small private for-profit school located in Forest City, Iowa that handed out 116 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Waldorf, expect to pay an average of $24,526 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Waldorf accumulate an average of $15,988 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
Waldorf does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southeastern Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. West Burlington, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 388 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Southeastern Community College full time pay an average of $6,210 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,360. On average, associate degree students take out $14,369 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Southeastern Community College. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Iowa Lakes Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Iowa Lakes Community College is a small public school situated in Estherville, Iowa. It awarded 282 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,004 in tuition and fees if they attend Iowa Lakes Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,452. On average, associate degree students take out $15,383 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Iowa Lakes Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mercy College of Health Sciences came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Mercy College of Health Sciences is located in Des Moines, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 67 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Mercy College of Health Sciences accumulate an average of $22,967 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Online courses are available at Mercy College of Health Sciences, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #16, Southwestern Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Creston, Iowa, and it awarded 228 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SWCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,540. On average, associate degree students take out $12,750 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SWCC. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #17, Hamilton Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Davenport, Iowa, the very small private for-profit school handed out 18 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Hamilton Technical College, expect to pay an average of $15,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hamilton Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
St Luke’s College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. St Luke’s College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux City, Iowa. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 48 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend St Luke’s College, expect to pay an average of $20,940 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $14,281 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
St Luke’s College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Marshalltown Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Marshalltown Community College is a small public school located in Marshalltown, Iowa that handed out 206 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Marshalltown Community College full time pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,688. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,363 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Marshalltown Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Allen College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Allen College is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Waterloo, Iowa that handed out 17 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $20,008 to cover tuition and fees at Allen College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Allen College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Ross College-Quad Cities came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in Davenport, Iowa, the very small private for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $12,231 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Ross College-Quad Cities does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 21% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Dordt University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux Center, Iowa. It awarded 23 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Dordt, expect to pay an average of $34,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
Dordt does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Ellsworth Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. Ellsworth is located in Iowa Falls, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 146 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Iowa who attend Ellsworth full time pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,192. On average, associate degree students take out $12,533 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ellsworth. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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