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2026 Best Electrician Schools in Iowa

1 Colleges in the United States
166 Electrician Degrees Awarded
$48,793 Avg Early-Career Salary

Electrician degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for electrician students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Electrician in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall electrician education in Iowa.

Top Schools in Electrician

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Leading the list is Northwest Iowa Community College, our #1 school for electrician. Located in the town of Sheldon, Northwest Iowa Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 11 electrician degrees were awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Northwest Iowa Community College earn around $78,118 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the electrician program at Northwest Iowa Community College

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Des Moines Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in electrician, ranking #2. Des Moines Area Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Ankeny. Des Moines Area Community College awarded about 32 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Des Moines Area Community College earn around $43,121 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,956. See the full electrician program report for Des Moines Area Community College

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Students looking for a strong electrician program will find one at Southwestern Community College Creston, which ranked #3. Southwestern Community College Creston is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Creston. About 49 electrician degrees were awarded at Southwestern Community College Creston in the most recent year. Electrician graduates of Southwestern Community College Creston earn a median of $46,106 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,881 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in electrician from Southwestern Community College Creston

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Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in electrician, landing the #4 spot this year. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Calmar. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar awarded about 23 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Electrician graduates of Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar earn a median of $44,198 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,348. Get the full electrician details for Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar

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A rank of #5 makes Iowa Central Community College one of the top schools for electrician. Located in the town of Fort Dodge, Iowa Central Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 30 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Central Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the electrician program make about $39,624 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,135. Get the full electrician details for Iowa Central Community College

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Iowa Western Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. Set in the suburb of Council Bluffs, Iowa Western Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 10 electrician students who graduated with this degree at Iowa Western Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Iowa Western Community College earn around $43,444 in the first couple years of their career. Iowa Western Community College graduates carry a median of $15,153 in student loans. Get the full electrician details for Iowa Western Community College

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Iowa Lakes Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best electrician schools. Iowa Lakes Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Estherville. Iowa Lakes Community College awarded about 11 electrician degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their electrician degree from Iowa Lakes Community College earn around $46,937 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,876. Read more about the electrician program at Iowa Lakes Community College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.

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