Welding Schools in Iowa

Iowa has 16 schools with welding programs in this directory: 16 public and 0 private. Together they graduated 1,002 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Graduates earned a median of $46,467 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District and Iowa Western Community College.

16
Schools with this program
1,002
Graduates last year
$46,467
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 16 welding schools in Iowa

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Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,050
Graduates last year
82
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,556
Type
Public

Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,288
Graduates last year
48
Median earnings, 1 yr
$46,467
Type
Public

Southeastern Community College

West Burlington, IA

Award
Certificate and Associate degree
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,660
Graduates last year
46
Type
Public

Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$7,050
Graduates last year
44
Median earnings, 1 yr
$42,912
Type
Public

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA

Award
Certificate
Tuition (in-state, yearly)
$6,786
Graduates last year
39
Median earnings, 1 yr
$44,101
Type
Public

Common questions

How much do welding graduates earn?

Across 13 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $46,467 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public welding programs in Iowa?

Yes. 16 public schools offer it, including Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District, Iowa Western Community College, Marshalltown Community College and Indian Hills Community College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.