Best Recovery Coach Programs in Iowa (2026)

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: This page lists accredited recovery coach schools and programs in Iowa, with local employment data and per-school details to help you compare options.

Comparing recovery coach schools in Iowa starts with the local labor market and the credentials each program offers.

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Iowa figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 177 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 177.0 miles away BOC Score 83.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 85.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 916
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $71,941 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Winona, MN 137.8 miles away BOC Score 71.4
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 66.8% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 258
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $72,502 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#3

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN 175.4 miles away BOC Score 68.3
Tuition $44,226 - $58,569
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 87.8%
  • Graduation rate: 73.3%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 41
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $70,633 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

Winona State University

Winona, MN 139.5 miles away BOC Score 66.8
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 59.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 155
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $60,533 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#5

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN 176.0 miles away BOC Score 60.6
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 41.6% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 574
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $67,658 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA 104.6 miles away BOC Score 59.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 175
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $47,158 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#7

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 125.1 miles away BOC Score 58.9
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 54.0% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 1021
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $64,235 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, MN 118.6 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 27.5% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 653
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $55,258 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#9

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

Minneapolis, MN 176.8 miles away BOC Score 45.5
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 18.2% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1275
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $52,691 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Crown College

Saint Bonifacius, MN 173.8 miles away BOC Score 39.2
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Key stats
  • Completion rate: 54.1% (College Scorecard)
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 13
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,863 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#11

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN 177.1 miles away BOC Score 29.1
Tuition $14,400 - $22,820
Contact
  • 225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389
  • (866) 808-4080
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 26.7%
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1821
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $84,333 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#12

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 177.4 miles away BOC Score 19.7
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  • 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1210 Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • (866) 492-5336
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1731
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $83,334 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

Recovery-Coach Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $51,850 $24.93/hr
Average Salary $56,180 $27.01/hr

Salary Range

$38,810 10th pctl
$51,850 Median
$77,180 90th pctl
10th Percentile $38,810 $18.66/hr
25th Percentile $45,640 $21.94/hr
75th Percentile $62,540 $30.07/hr
90th Percentile $77,180 $37.11/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed61,660
Growth (2024-2034)11.4%
Annual Openings7,800
Jobs per 1,0000.4

Community Health Workers (21-1094) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does recovery coach training take in Iowa?

Recovery coach certificate programs in Iowa typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How many recovery coach schools are in Iowa?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)