Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Des Moines. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Iowa.
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Top Trade Schools in Des Moines
#1
Allen College
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Waterloo, IA
•In-state option
Located in Waterloo, IA Allen College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Radiologic Technologist.
Located in Sioux City, IA Briar Cliff University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Art and Design Foundations, and Graphic Design.
Located in Storm Lake, IA Buena Vista University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Digital Media Technology, and Entrepreneurship.
Located in Dubuque, IA Capri College-Dubuque is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.
Located in Cedar Rapids, IA Capri College-Cedar Rapids is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, and Esthetician.
Located in Dubuque, IA Clarke University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Graphic Design, Physical Therapy Aide, and Web Development.
Located in Cedar Rapids, IA Coe College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice and Art and Design Foundations.
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (Iowa) shown where available; national OEWS values used when state data is unavailable. Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
Meet the author:Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.
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