Trade schools in Iowa provide instruction in all of the classical skilled vocations, as well as many popular 21st Century trades. Professional certification, diploma and degree courses are available in a wide range of healthcare fields, as well as business, technology and others.
Read on to learn more about vocational education in Iowa, and how it can help you prepare for the job market of tomorrow!
The 2020 Job Market in Iowa
Like many other states in the Union, Iowa is expected to see a significant increase in new healthcare jobs over the remainder of the decade. The state’s traditional foundations in manufacturing and agriculture will also remain strong according to the Iowa Department of Workforce Development.
Trade Schools in IA
Find Trade Schools in IA
The National Center for Education Statistics recognizes 40 trade schools in Iowa. The table below contains links to each school’s website and general information on each program.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| American College of Hairstyling-Cedar Rapids | 1531 First Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 |
| American College of Hairstyling-Des Moines | 603 E Sixth St, Des Moines, Iowa 50309 |
| American Hair Academy | 910 Ave G, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627 |
| Ashford University | 400 N Bluff Blvd, Clinton, Iowa 52733-2967 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | 6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 |
| Bio-Chi Institute of Massage Therapy | 1925 Geneva St, Sioux City, Iowa 51103 |
| Brown Mackie College-Quad Cities | 2119 Kimberly Rd., Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 |
| Capri College-Cedar Rapids | 2945 Williams Parkway S.W., Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 |
| Capri College-Davenport | 2540 E. 53rd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52807-3003 |
| Capri College-Dubuque | 395 Main St, Dubuque, Iowa 52004-0873 |
| Carlson College of Massage Therapy | 11809 Country Rd X28, Anamosa, Iowa 52205 |
| College of Hair Design | 722 Water St, Ste 201, Waterloo, Iowa 50703-4734 |
| E Q School of Hair Design | 536 W Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | 1543 18th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360 |
| Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake | 1290 N. Lake Avenue, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588 |
| Hamilton Technical College | 1011 E 53rd St, Davenport, Iowa 52807 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | 3305 70th St, Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3203 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Marshalltown | 112 Nicholas Dr, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | 609 W Second St, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | 3320 Line Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51106 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Cedar Rapids | 3735 Queen Ct SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Clive | 1860 NW 118th St, Ste 110, Clive, Iowa 50325 |
| Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus | 7009 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 |
| Kaplan University-Cedar Rapids Campus | 3165 Edgewood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 |
| Kaplan University-Council Bluffs Campus | 1751 Madison Avenue, Suite 750, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503-5289 |
| Kaplan University-Davenport Campus | 1801 East Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa 52807-2095 |
| Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus | 4655 121st Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50323 |
| Kaplan University-Mason City Campus | Plaza West 2570 4th Street SW, Mason City, Iowa 50401 |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology | 24 Second St NE, Mason City, Iowa 50401-3308 |
| La James International College-Cedar Falls | 6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 |
| La James International College-Davenport | 5205 North Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa 52806 |
| La James International College-Ft Dodge | 2419 5th Avenue South, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 |
| La James International College-Iowa City | 227 E Market-Brewery Sq, Iowa City, Iowa 52245 |
| La James International College-Johnston | 8805 Chambery Blvd, Johnston, Iowa 50131 |
| PCI Academy | 309 Kitty Hawk Dr., Ames, Iowa 50010 |
| The Salon Professional Academy | 1550 South 1st Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240-6083 |
| Total Look School of Cosmetology & Massage Therapy | 806 W Third St, Cresco, Iowa 52136 |
| University of Phoenix-Des Moines Campus | 317 6th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-4109 |
| Vatterott College-Des Moines | 7000 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321 |
| Waldorf College | 106 S Sixth St, Forest City, Iowa 50436-1713 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
Iowa’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
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Personal Care Aides
Median Salary in IA (2012): $21,400
2010 Employment: 5,790
2020 Employment: 9,510
Pct Change: 64%
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Home Health Aides
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Market Research Analysts and Specialists
Median Salary in IA (2012): $46,800
2010 Employment: 2,410
2020 Employment: 3,390
Pct Change: 41%
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HVAC Technician and Installers
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Medical Secretaries
Median Salary in IA (2012): $29,300
2010 Employment: 3,960
2020 Employment: 5,380
Pct Change: 36%
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Insurance Sales Agents
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Computer Systems Analysts
Median Salary in IA (2012): $74,900
2010 Employment: 5,040
2020 Employment: 6,740
Pct Change: 34%
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Software Developers, Systems Software
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Training and Development Specialists
Median Salary in IA (2012): $48,000
2010 Employment: 2,500
2020 Employment: 3,330
Pct Change: 33%
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Physical Therapists
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Source: Iowa Workforce Development
Vocational Schools in Iowa’s Largest Cities
- Des Moines
- Cedar Rapids
- Davenport
- Sioux City