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Best Communications Technology Colleges in Iowa

10 accredited institutions in Iowa offering communications technology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

10
Colleges
267
Graduates/yr
9
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Communications Technology Programs in Iowa

1
PublicAssociate's
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
45
Graduates/yr
$4,152
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs
45
Graduates/yr
$6,270
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicBachelor's
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
30
Graduates/yr
94%
Acceptance
$8,396
In-State Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicAssociate's
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
30
Graduates/yr
$5,550
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge
27
Graduates/yr
$4,800
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo
24
Graduates/yr
$6,119
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
24
Graduates/yr
$5,880
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
21
Graduates/yr
$6,240
In-State Tuition
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake
12
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$40,190
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$13,155
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
9
Graduates/yr
$5,618
In-State Tuition
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Studying Communications Technology in Iowa

Iowa has 10 accredited colleges offering communications technology programs, producing 267 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Iowa residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.