CNA & LPN programs in Iowa
16 CNA & LPN programs at 16 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $45,478 one year after completion, 9% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $14,734.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 10 | $54,956 | $15,219 | $173 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 1216 | $45,478 | $17,533 | $199 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 465 | $36,173 | $14,250 | $162 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 165 | not reported | $16,458 | $187 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 15 | not reported | $10,776 | $122 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 214 | not reported | $16,500 | $188 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 118 | not reported | $19,375 | $220 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 143 | not reported | – | – |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 17 | not reported | $10,325 | $117 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 121 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 83 | not reported | $15,666 | $178 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 38 | not reported | $12,021 | $137 |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 249 | not reported | $11,506 | $131 |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 77 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Iowa
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Ellsworth Community College leads at $54,956 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 16 certificate or associate programs in this field at 16 schools in Iowa.