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Des Moines Area Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,030 · Average net price: $7,005
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CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Iowa
College Scorecard lists 16 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 16 schools in Iowa. 16 are at public schools; 16 offer a certificate and 0 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $6,723 a year (from 16 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $36,914 (5 programs reporting). Most programs are in Ankeny (1), Calmar (1), Cedar Rapids (1). We also track 4 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.
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All programs (16)
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Northeast Iowa Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,020 · Average net price: $11,757 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $36,914
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Kirkwood Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,288 · Average net price: $12,073
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Iowa Western Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,050 · Average net price: $16,324
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Southwestern Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,352 · Average net price: $12,751
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Eastern Iowa Community College District
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,016 · Average net price: $12,958 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $44,204
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Iowa Lakes Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,616 · Average net price: $10,553
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Iowa Central Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,050 · Average net price: $12,725 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $35,521
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Ellsworth Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,664 · Average net price: $12,300
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Marshalltown Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,664 · Average net price: $7,234
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North Iowa Area Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,803 · Average net price: $8,510 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $42,449
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Indian Hills Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,232 · Average net price: $11,505
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Northwest Iowa Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,500 · Average net price: $12,665
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Western Iowa Tech Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,306 · Average net price: $9,042 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,298
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Hawkeye Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,786 · Average net price: $15,128
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Southeastern Community College
Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,660 · Average net price: $12,346
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Frequently asked questions
How many cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs are in Iowa?
We found 16 certificate or associate programs at 16 schools in Iowa in College Scorecard data, 16 of them at public schools.
What are the lowest-tuition cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs in Iowa?
By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Eastern Iowa Community College District (Davenport, $5,016); Indian Hills Community College (Ottumwa, $5,232); Western Iowa Tech Community College (Sioux City, $5,306). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.