2024 Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Iowa

When it comes to popularity, an associate degree in construction trades sits in the middle of the road, ranking #22 out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 59 associate degrees in construction trades during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Average Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to construction trades students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of construction trades students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for construction trades to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized construction trades related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for construction trades students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Construction Trades Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Construction Trades Associate Degree Schools in Iowa list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Construction Trades in Iowa

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in construction trades.

Top Iowa Schools for an Associate in Construction Trades

1

Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in construction trades needs to take a look at Northwest Iowa Community College. Located in the rural area of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in construction trades from Northwest Iowa Community College

2

Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Northeast Iowa Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in construction trades. NICC is a small public college located in the rural area of Calmar.More information about a associate in construction trades from Northeast Iowa Community College

Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Construction Trades Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	37	212
Kansas	35	129
Nebraska	34	191
South Dakota	32	136
Missouri	32	177
North Dakota	26	26

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Construction Trades Majors to Study

Major	Annual Graduates
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers	36
Carpentry	19
Construction	4

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Mechanic & Repair Technologies	395
Personal & Culinary Services	118
Precision Production	92
Transportation & Materials Moving	12

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.