2023 Most Popular Bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Iowa State University the most popular school in Iowa for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Ames, Iowa, the large public school handed out 6,795 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Iowa State is $10,133. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $26,617. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Iowa State accumulate an average of $20,682 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Iowa State 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, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Waldorf University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Forest City, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 592 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,526 to cover tuition and fees at Waldorf. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,767 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Online courses are available at Waldorf, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Cedar Falls, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,246 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $9,411 in tuition and fees if they attend UNI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,565. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
UNI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dubuque. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 412 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend UD, expect to pay an average of $38,526 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UD accumulate an average of $24,525 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UD. During the 2020-2021 year, about 13% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. University of Iowa is a large public school located in Iowa City, Iowa that handed out 5,533 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Iowa full time pay an average of $10,353 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $32,316. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,787 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Iowa. During the 2020-2021 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Upper Iowa University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Fayette, Iowa, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 1,004 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at UIU is $33,639. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,492 in student loans. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at UIU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Hamilton Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Hamilton Technical College is located in Davenport, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,600 to cover tuition and fees at Hamilton Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Hamilton Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Drake University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and it awarded 813 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Drake is $47,742. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Drake accumulate an average of $19,419 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Drake does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Allen College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Waterloo, Iowa, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 148 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Allen College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,008. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,496 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Allen College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
Graceland University - Lamoni ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lamoni, Iowa, and it awarded 281 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Graceland Lamoni is $31,970. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,242 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Graceland Lamoni, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 4% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mount Mercy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Mount Mercy is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 438 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Mount Mercy, expect to pay an average of $37,606 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Mount Mercy accumulate an average of $21,821 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Mount Mercy does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Luther College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Luther College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Decorah, Iowa that handed out 499 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Luther does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $48,160. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Luther. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 8% took at least some of their classes online.
Simpson College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Indianola, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 388 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,108 to cover tuition and fees at Simpson College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Simpson College accumulate an average of $22,835 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Online courses are available at Simpson College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Clarke University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Clarke is located in Dubuque, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 189 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $38,060 to cover tuition and fees at Clarke. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,471 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clarke. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.
William Penn University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and it awarded 223 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,933 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
William Penn University 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. In fact, around 34% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Central College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Pella, Iowa that handed out 259 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Mercy College of Health Sciences came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 274 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,664 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mercy College of Health Sciences. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Northwestern College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa list. Northwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Orange City, Iowa that handed out 259 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
NWC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,250. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NWC accumulate an average of $19,468 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
NWC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 23% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Coe College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and it awarded 434 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Coe does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $50,664. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Briar Cliff University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 183 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Briar Cliff does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,095. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Briar Cliff accumulate an average of $21,760 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Briar Cliff does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 31% took at least some of their classes online.
Wartburg College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Wartburg is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waverly, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 398 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Wartburg does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $49,190. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,607 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Wartburg does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 23% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Morningside College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Morningside is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux City, Iowa. It awarded 294 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,610 to cover tuition and fees at Morningside. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,887 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Morningside. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 5% took at least some of their classes online.
Dordt University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Dordt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Sioux Center, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 344 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Dordt does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,600. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 52% 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.
Loras College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Loras is located in Dubuque, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 362 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Loras, expect to pay an average of $36,570 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,793 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Loras. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 11% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Buena Vista University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. BVU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Storm Lake, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 527 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,120 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at BVU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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%.
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