In Iowa, there are 7 vocational trade schools that are less than 2-years institutesand all schools are private for profit.
A total of 651 students have enrolled in the Iowa trade schools. The 2024 average tuition & fees is $16,390 over the schools.

Iowa Trade Schools Comparison Table

The following table list 7 Iowa vocational trade schools with important academic information. You can find detailed tuition and program information at each school's page.

2024 Tuition Comparison Between Iowa Trade Schools
School nameLargest ProgramsAverage TuitionStudent Population Students to Faculty
Capri College-Dubuqueprivate (for-profit)Dubuque, IA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
$19,180175 11 to 1
Capri College-Cedar Rapidsprivate (for-profit)Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
$19,180142 12 to 1
Capri College-Davenportprivate (for-profit)Davenport, IA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
  • Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$19,180146 13 to 1
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Fallsprivate (for-profit)Cedar Falls, IA
  • Barbering/Barber
$16,90094 24 to 1
Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lakeprivate (for-profit)Spirit Lake, IA
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
$13,00019 10 to 1
Carlson College of Massage Therapyprivate (for-profit)Anamosa, IA
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$10,37532 7 to 1
Body Wisdom Massage Therapy Schoolprivate (for-profit)Urbandale, IA
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
$16,91543 10 to 1
Average-$16,390 651 12 to 1