Electrician program completion records in Iowa
These NCES IPEDS records show historical reported completions associated with a program classification at each institution. They are not a current catalog and do not establish that training is offered now.
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa 50023-3993 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 32 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 1 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Electrician — Associate's degree: 29 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, Iowa 51334-2295 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Associate's degree: 11 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503-1057 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 4 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 6 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, Iowa 52132-0400 · 2 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 14 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Electrician — Associate's degree: 9 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, Iowa 51201 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Associate's degree: 11 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Southwestern Community College
Creston, Iowa 50801 · 3 reported program/award records
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 22 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Electrician — Associate's degree: 9 reported completions in 2024. Source
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year: 18 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, Iowa 51102-5199 · 1 reported program/award record
Historical reported completions (2024 data year) do not confirm a currently offered program. Award-level counts are shown separately below; they are not added together.
- Electrician — Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 years: 9 reported completions in 2024. Source
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Electrician work and training context
The work includes installing wiring and equipment, reading plans, testing circuits, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Electricians work on construction sites and in existing residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The mix of installation and repair varies by employer.
- U.S. median pay
- $63,190 (May 2025)
- Projected U.S. employment change
- +9% (2025–35)
- Typical training path
- 4–5 yr apprenticeship
These are national occupational figures, not local pay or a promise of a job. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Questions to compare training options
- How much supervised installation and troubleshooting practice is included?
- How does the training relate to local apprenticeship and licensing requirements?
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Program evidence reports completions in the 2023–24 academic year (IPEDS data year 2024), published by NCES IPEDS. These are historical completion records—not proof that a school currently offers a program, has openings, or will offer it in the future. Contact each institution to confirm current availability, location, credentials, admission, and cost. NCES IPEDS data source.