When you think of the The Hawkeye State State, Iowa, education may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but a closer look at Iowa's colleges and universities may change that. Construction schools in Iowa can help students gain the information and understanding needed to successfully launch a career as a construction professional. Students have a choice of 15 construction colleges in Iowa to attend. 351 students were reported to have graduated from construction programs in Iowa in the 2008-2009 school year.
| City | School | Programs Offered |
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| Construction Schools in Ankeny |
Des Moines Area Community College
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA, 50023 |
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| Construction Schools in Calmar |
Northeast Iowa Community College-Calmar
1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA, 52132 |
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| Construction Schools in Cedar Rapids |
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA, 52406 |
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| Construction Schools in Council Bluffs |
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 |
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| Construction Schools in Creston |
Southwestern Community College
1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA, 50801 |
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| Construction Schools in Davenport |
Eastern Iowa Community College District
306 W River Dr
Davenport, IA, 52801 |
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| Construction Schools in Estherville |
Iowa Lakes Community College
19 S 7th St
Estherville, IA, 51334 |
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| Construction Schools in Fort Dodge |
Iowa Central Community College
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 |
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| Construction Schools in Iowa Falls |
Ellsworth Community College
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA, 50126 |
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| Construction Schools in Marshalltown |
Marshalltown Community College
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA, 50158 |
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| Construction Schools in Mason City |
North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Dr
Mason City, IA, 50401 |
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| Construction Schools in Ottumwa |
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview
Ottumwa, IA, 52501 |
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| Construction Schools in Sheldon |
Northwest Iowa Community College
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA, 51201 |
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| Construction Schools in Sioux City |
Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA, 51102 |
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| Construction Schools in West Burlington |
Southeastern Community College
1500 West Agency Road
West Burlington, IA, 52655 |
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| City | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile | Average |
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| Ankeny | $30,694.38 | $37,154.38 | $46,075.63 | $55,185.00 | $62,744.38 | $46,308.13 |
| Calmar | $25,198.00 | $32,613.00 | $42,223.00 | $51,226.00 | $60,132.00 | $43,004.00 |
| Cedar Rapids | $28,887.50 | $36,554.17 | $46,292.50 | $57,508.33 | $54,426.67 | $48,567.50 |
| Council Bluffs | $27,675.33 | $33,718.67 | $41,212.00 | $50,456.67 | $60,780.67 | $42,830.67 |
| Creston | $24,601.00 | $30,309.00 | $38,575.00 | $47,095.00 | $55,870.00 | $39,394.00 |
| Davenport | $28,229.23 | $38,092.31 | $48,196.92 | $59,270.00 | $67,709.23 | $49,003.85 |
| Estherville | $27,523.33 | $31,305.56 | $37,243.33 | $45,183.33 | $53,635.56 | $39,315.56 |
| Fort Dodge | $27,523.33 | $31,305.56 | $37,243.33 | $45,183.33 | $53,635.56 | $39,315.56 |
| Iowa Falls | $25,198.00 | $32,613.00 | $42,223.00 | $51,226.00 | $60,132.00 | $43,004.00 |
| Marshalltown | $30,188.18 | $34,904.55 | $40,932.73 | $48,996.36 | $57,792.73 | $42,550.91 |
| Mason City | $25,198.00 | $32,613.00 | $42,223.00 | $51,226.00 | $60,132.00 | $43,004.00 |
| Ottumwa | $30,188.18 | $34,904.55 | $40,932.73 | $48,996.36 | $57,792.73 | $42,550.91 |
| Sheldon | $27,523.33 | $31,305.56 | $37,243.33 | $45,183.33 | $53,635.56 | $39,315.56 |
| Sioux City | $27,523.33 | $31,305.56 | $37,243.33 | $45,183.33 | $53,635.56 | $39,315.56 |
| West Burlington | $30,188.18 | $34,904.55 | $40,932.73 | $48,996.36 | $57,792.73 | $42,550.91 |
| Profession | Skills Required | Duties Performed |
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| Elevator Repairer |
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| Mechanical Insulation Specialist | ||
| Construction Manager |
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