Iowa Trade Schools Comparison
In Iowa, 15 trade schools are active. For trade school statistics, we only include less than 2 years colleges (both for-profit and not-for-profit schools) offering 1 year and/or 1-2 years certificate programs.
- The 2025 average tuition & fees of trade schools in Iowa is $16,880. The amount is the average over all vocational programs and it may vary by area of study and program length.
- Total 1,528 students have enrolled in trade schools in Iowa.
- The average students to faculty ratio of Iowa trade schools is 14.20 to 1.
- The average financial aid amount received at trade schools in Iowa is $5,964.
- The average graduation rate is 78.3% in Iowa trade schools.
Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
15 Trade Schools in Iowa
| College Name | Tuition & Fees | Student Population | Online Student Population | Graduation Rate | Number of Programs Offered | Financial Aid Amount | Students to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capri College-Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $19,180 | 165 | - | 74% | 6 | $4,894 | 12 to 1 |
| Capri College-Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, IA | $19,180 | 129 | - | 65% | 6 | $5,000 | 10 to 1 |
| American Hair Academy Mt. Pleasant, IA | $17,680 | 25 | - | 44% | 1 | $7,557 | 13 to 1 |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA | $11,655 | 54 | - | 71% | 5 | $6,728 | 18 to 1 |
| La James International College-Johnston Johnston, IA | $23,441 | 141 | - | 88% | 5 | $7,739 | 28 to 1 |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge Fort Dodge, IA | $23,441 | 22 | - | 90% | 5 | $8,219 | 11 to 1 |
| PCI Academy-Ames Ames, IA | $14,988 | 176 | - | 77% | 3 | $3,451 | 15 to 1 |
| La James International College-Davenport Davenport, IA | $11,559 | 127 | - | 91% | 5 | $6,710 | 21 to 1 |
| Capri College-Davenport Davenport, IA | $19,180 | 135 | - | 82% | 6 | $5,266 | 10 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, IA | $16,900 | 91 | - | 52% | 1 | $6,241 | 23 to 1 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake Spirit Lake, IA | $14,000 | 22 | - | 92% | 2 | $4,698 | 7 to 1 |
| Carlson College of Massage Therapy Anamosa, IA | $9,000 | 39 | - | 100% | 1 | $9,826 | 5 to 1 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines West Des Moines, IA | $21,100 | 244 | - | 88% | 2 | $5,712 | 15 to 1 |
| PCI Academy-Iowa City Iowa City, IA | $14,988 | 113 | - | 71% | 3 | $3,588 | 15 to 1 |
| Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School Urbandale, IA | $16,915 | 45 | - | 90% | 1 | $3,830 | 10 to 1 |
| Average | $16,880 | 1,528 | - | 78% | - | $5,964 | 14 to 1 |