2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate 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.
The Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 31 schools in Iowa to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate 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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Most Popular Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Iowa
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Our analysis found Des Moines Area Community College to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Iowa. Located in Ankeny, Iowa, the large public school handed out 1,607 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
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 DMACC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Sioux City, Iowa. It awarded 965 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Western Iowa Tech Community College full time pay an average of $4,922 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,946. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 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 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 31 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Davenport, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 149 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Eastern Iowa Community Colleges does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you attend North Iowa Area Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. North Iowa Area Community College is a public institution located in Mason City, Iowa. The school has a small population, and it awarded 328 basic certificates 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,884. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Iowa Area Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Iowa Western Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Council Bluffs, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 321 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,540 in tuition and fees if they attend Iowa Western Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,690. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.
Iowa Western Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Iowa Central Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 154 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,196 in tuition and fees if they attend Iowa Central Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,398. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Iowa Central Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 26% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southeastern Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in West Burlington, Iowa, the small public school handed out 249 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,210 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Southeastern Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,360. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Southeastern Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Kirkwood Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Kirkwood Community College is a public institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 318 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kirkwood Community College is $5,700. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,604. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.
Kirkwood Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 59% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Marshalltown Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in Marshalltown, Iowa, the small public school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Marshalltown Community College full time pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,688. Around 4% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Marshalltown Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 67% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Aveda Institute - Des Moines landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Aveda Institute - Des Moines is located in West Des Moines, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 67 basic certificates to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 99% were women.
Southwestern Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Creston, Iowa, the small public school handed out 133 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,330 in tuition and fees if they attend SWCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,540. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.
SWCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
PCI Academy-Ames did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. PCI Academy-Ames is a very small private for-profit school located in Ames, Iowa that handed out 55 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Capri College, Dubuque landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Dubuque, Iowa, and it awarded 45 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Indian Hills Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in Ottumwa, Iowa, the small public school awarded 49 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.
IHCC 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
Capri College, Davenport ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Capri College, Davenport is a very small private for-profit school situated in Davenport, Iowa. It awarded 46 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Des Moines, Iowa is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out basic certificates to 47 students in 2021-2022.
Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Hawkeye Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in Waterloo, Iowa, the small public school awarded 81 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hawkeye Community College is $6,090. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,583. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hawkeye Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Capri College, Cedar Rapids did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #18 on the list. Capri College, Cedar Rapids is a very small private for-profit school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that handed out 31 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.
La James International College-Davenport landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. La James International College-Davenport is a very small private for-profit school situated in Davenport, Iowa. It awarded 52 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
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La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. LaJames College is located in Mason City, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 28 basic certificates to qualified students.
Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #21, Carlson College of Massage Therapy did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Carlson College of Massage Therapy is located in Anamosa, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 51 basic certificates to qualified students.
Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
La James International College-Johnston came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in Johnston, Iowa, the very small private for-profit school handed out 33 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
With a ranking of #23, St Luke’s College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 9 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
St Luke’s College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $20,940. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
St Luke’s College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
La James International College-Cedar Falls landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. La James International College-Cedar Falls is a very small private for-profit school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa that handed out 13 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #25, La James International College-Ft Dodge did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the very small private for-profit school handed out 7 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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