Job training programs in Iowa
144 programs in 6 trades, with costs, results and funding that can make them free
29 schools offer these programs, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the trades below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.
Compare job training in Iowa: cost, pay and results
| Training | Programs | Most cost | Earned a year, estimated | Working 6 months later | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding classes | 50 | $1,509 to $6,994 | about $34,000 | 79% | 55% |
| CDL training | 33 | $2,000 to $4,995 | about $45,100 | 80% | 81% |
| CNA classes | 25 | $618 to $757 | about $22,100 | 82% | 75% |
| Medical assistant training | 13 | $8,880 to $11,154 | about $29,500 | 88% | 64% |
| HVAC training | 12 | $5,609 to $10,028 | about $34,200 | 82% | 57% |
| Phlebotomy training | 11 | $1,250 to $2,250 | about $28,500 | 81% | 86% |
Each figure is the middle program of that trade. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
Where the Iowa job training numbers come from
Which Iowa programs are counted?
Programs Iowa approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Iowa offers.
What the figures for each trade mean
Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where too few programs report a figure, the table says "Not reported".