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Electrician schools in Iowa
9 schools in Iowa offer electrician programs (9 of them public), with 8 certificate and 6 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $70,865 a year after finishing, compared with $44,727 nationally.
All electrician programs in Iowa
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa Community CollegeSheldon, IA | Community college | Certificate | 50 | $78,712 | $96,897 | $5,500 | $7,500 |
| Northwest Iowa Community CollegeSheldon, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 28 | $76,164 | $82,018 | n/a | $7,500 |
| Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA | Community college | Certificate | 94 | $63,017 | n/a | $5,500 | $5,664 |
| Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 5 | $56,427 | n/a | n/a | $5,664 |
| Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | $56,022 | n/a | $7,020 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community CollegeSioux City, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 9 | n/a | $49,520 | n/a | $5,306 |
| Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 32 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,030 |
| Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA | Community college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,050 |
| Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 29 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,050 |
| Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,616 |
| Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA | Community college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,050 |
| Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar, IA | Community college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,020 |
| Southwestern Community CollegeCreston, IA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 40 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,352 |
| Southwestern Community CollegeCreston, IA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,352 |
Cities with the most programs: Sheldon (1), Marshalltown (1), Calmar (1), Sioux City (1), Ankeny (1), Fort Dodge (1), Estherville (1), Council Bluffs (1), Creston (1).
What counts: electrical and power transmission installers, including electricians and lineworkers.
Frequently asked questions
How many electrician schools are in Iowa?
9 schools in Iowa awarded electrician certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 6 associate programs.
Which electrician program in Iowa has the highest earnings?
Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, where certificate graduates earned a median of $78,712 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest electrician school in Iowa?
By yearly tuition and fees, Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City charges $5,306 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do electrician graduates make in Iowa?
The typical certificate program in Iowa reported median earnings of $70,865 one year after graduation and $56,022 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.