2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 567
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,030
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $46,331
Trade Schools in Iowa
16 schools in Iowa reported graduates in at least one skilled trade for 2023-24, 2,698 awards in all. Another 48 CDL training locations are on the FMCSA registry.
Schools by trade
| Trade | Schools | Grads 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC Schools | 11 | 142 |
| Welding Schools | 16 | 1,002 |
| Electrician Schools | 8 | 175 |
| Plumbing Schools | 4 | 48 |
| Auto Mechanic Schools | 15 | 459 |
| Auto Body and Collision Schools | 7 | 116 |
| Diesel Mechanic Schools | 10 | 137 |
| CDL Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Carpentry Schools | 12 | 168 |
| Construction Trade Schools | 2 | 29 |
| Heavy Equipment Operator Schools | 1 | 11 |
| Lineworker Schools | 2 | 109 |
| Aviation Maintenance Schools | 2 | 34 |
| Machining and CNC Schools | 8 | 88 |
| Industrial Maintenance Schools | 9 | 165 |
Cities
- Des Moines5 schools within 25 mi
- Cedar Rapids7 schools within 25 mi
- Davenport6 schools within 25 mi
- Sioux City4 schools within 25 mi
- Ankeny5 schools within 25 mi
- Waterloo4 schools within 25 mi
- Council Bluffs13 schools within 25 mi
- Marion7 schools within 25 mi
- Ottumwa3 schools within 25 mi
- Johnston5 schools within 25 mi
- Altoona5 schools within 25 mi
- Calmar4 schools within 25 mi
All 16 schools
1625 Hwy 150, Calmar, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 84
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,020
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $48,267
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 265
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,288
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $45,413
2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 233
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,050
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $46,335
1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 173
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $8,352
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,908
101 W Third Street, Davenport, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 234
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,016
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,427
19 S 7th St, Estherville, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 39
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,616
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $47,167
One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 153
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,050
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $46,039
1100 College Ave, Iowa Falls, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 3
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,664
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,267
3700 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 122
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,664
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $43,170
500 College Dr, Mason City, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 95
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,803
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $44,685
525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 117
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,232
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $45,714
603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 132
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $7,500
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $56,288
4647 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 217
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $5,306
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $44,484
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 139
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,786
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $47,058
1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, IA · Public, 2-year
- Trade grads 2023-24
- 125
- In-state tuition/yr 2025-26
- $6,660
- Median pay 10 yrs, all
- $41,635
Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.