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2023 Most Popular Undergraduate 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 40 schools in Iowa to see which undergraduate certificate programs were the most popular 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 Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa
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Our 2023 rankings named Western Iowa Tech Community College the most popular school in Iowa for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 404 undergraduate certificate awards 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,123 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Western Iowa Tech Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Des Moines Area Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Des Moines Area Community College is a large public school located in Ankeny, Iowa that handed out 411 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from DMACC accumulate an average of $10,031 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at DMACC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 40 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that handed out 419 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $5,700 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kirkwood Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $7,604. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,843 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kirkwood Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Iowa Western Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the medium-sized public school handed out 289 undergraduate certificate awards 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,690. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,985 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 54% 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.
The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Northeast Iowa Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Iowa. Located in Calmar, Iowa, the small public school awarded 220 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $6,270 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NICC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,990. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,670 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that NICC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Northwest Iowa Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 145 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $6,870 in tuition and fees if they attend Northwest Iowa Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $7,170. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,669 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Northwest Iowa Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastern Iowa Community College District landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Eastern Iowa Community College District is a medium-sized public school located in Davenport, Iowa that handed out 171 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,304 in student loans. Around 63% 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. In 2020-2021 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeastern Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Located in West Burlington, Iowa, the small public school awarded 130 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend Southeastern Community College full time pay an average of $6,210 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,360. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeastern Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 55% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Iowa Central Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Fort Dodge, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out undergraduate certificates to 168 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Iowa Central Community College is $5,196. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $7,398. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,960 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Iowa Central Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #10, Hawkeye Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. This small public school is located in Waterloo, Iowa, and it awarded 248 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $6,090 in tuition and fees if they attend Hawkeye Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,583. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hawkeye Community College accumulate an average of $13,958 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.
Hawkeye Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.
Indian Hills Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. IHCC is located in Ottumwa, Iowa and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 158 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,795 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at IHCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 36% took at least some of their classes online.
Marshalltown Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. This small public school is located in Marshalltown, Iowa, and it awarded 103 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Marshalltown Community College is $5,184. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,688. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Marshalltown Community College accumulate an average of $12,127 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Southwestern Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list. Southwestern Community College is a small public school located in Creston, Iowa that handed out 100 undergraduate certificates 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. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,416 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.
Online courses are available at SWCC, 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 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Aveda Institute - Des Moines ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Aveda Institute - Des Moines is a private for-profit institution located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 61 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,013 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
North Iowa Area Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. This small public school is located in Mason City, Iowa, and it awarded 64 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Iowa who attend North Iowa Area Community College full time pay an average of $6,196 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,884. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $9,904 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at North Iowa Area 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 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Mercy College of Health Sciences ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Mercy College of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit institution located in Des Moines, Iowa. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 41 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,681 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.
Mercy College of Health Sciences 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 2020-2021 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hamilton Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Located in Davenport, Iowa, the very small private for-profit school handed out 40 undergraduate certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Hamilton Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,600. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Hamilton Technical College accumulate an average of $8,701 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Hamilton Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Capri College, Cedar Rapids came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 55 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Capri College, Cedar Rapids accumulate an average of $7,540 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
PCI Academy-Ames ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 30 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,088 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 97% were women.
With a ranking of #20, Capri College, Davenport did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their undergraduate certificate. Capri College, Davenport is located in Davenport, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 55 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,927 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Capri College, Dubuque ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Capri College, Dubuque is located in Dubuque, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 43 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $7,771 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
The Salon Professional Academy came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa ranking. TSPA - Cedar Falls is a very small private for-profit school situated in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It awarded 28 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. ISB is a private for-profit institution located in Des Moines, Iowa. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 20 undergraduate certificates in 2021-2022.
On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $8,667 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Ellsworth Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools in Iowa list. Ellsworth is located in Iowa Falls, Iowa and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 26 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Iowa pay an average of $5,184 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Ellsworth. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,192. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Ellsworth. In 2020-2021 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ross College-Quad Cities landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate trade school programs. Davenport, Iowa is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 25 students in 2021-2022.
Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Ross College-Quad Cities accumulate an average of $8,628 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Ross College-Quad Cities does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 21% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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