Electrician programs in Iowa
15 electrician programs at 9 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (4 programs), the state median is $69,590 one year after completion, 47% above the national median of $47,467. Median borrower debt is $5,500.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 64 | $78,712 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 23 | $76,164 | $10,865 | $123 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 83 | $63,017 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 2 | $56,427 | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a electrician school in Iowa
Electrician licensing is set state by state and usually requires documented apprenticeship hours in addition to classroom study. A school program can shorten the path but rarely replaces the hours requirement.
- Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- Is there a pre-apprenticeship or union/non-union placement path?
- How current is the code book you teach from?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying electrician program in Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Northwest Iowa Community College leads at $78,712 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many electrician programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 15 certificate or associate programs in this field at 9 schools in Iowa.