2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Construction Trades Associate Degree School for You
With 59 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, construction trades is the #35 most popular major in Iowa.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Iowa to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Construction Trades program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Iowa
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Top 10 Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Northwest Iowa Community College the most popular school in Iowa for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Sheldon.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Northeast Iowa Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction trades schools in Iowa. Located in the rural area of Calmar, NICC is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 11 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Southwestern Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. SWCC is a small public school located in the town of Creston.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Indian Hills Community College is a great place for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Ottumwa, IHCC is a public college with a small student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Hawkeye Community College is a great place for construction trades students working on their associate degree. Hawkeye Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Waterloo.
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Out of the 11 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshalltown Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Marshalltown Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Marshalltown.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Iowa Lakes Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular construction trades schools in Iowa. Located in the town of Estherville, Iowa Lakes Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Kirkwood Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree construction trades programs. Kirkwood Community College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Cedar Rapids.
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Southeastern Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree construction trades programs. Located in the remote town of West Burlington, Southeastern Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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Iowa Western Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Council Bluffs.
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Request InformationBest Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 129 |
| Minnesota | 212 |
| South Dakota | 136 |
| Missouri | 177 |
| Nebraska | 191 |
| North Dakota | 26 |
Construction Trades Related Majors
Construction Trades Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission Installers | 23,527 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 4,511 |
| Carpentry | 3,273 |
| Plumbing & Water Supply | 2,617 |
| Construction | 1,435 |
| Masonry | 274 |
| Other Construction | 157 |
Majors Similar to Construction Trades
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Personal & Culinary Services | 130,328 |
| Mechanic & Repair Technologies | 96,336 |
| Precision Production | 52,913 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | 29,084 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.