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Top CNA Programs in Iowa

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7 schools in Iowa reported CNA-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified CNA program profile. CNA Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory

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7 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (7)

Eastern Iowa Community College District

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDavenport, IA

Eastern Iowa Community College District is a public community / two-year college in Davenport, IA. It reported 149 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Iowa Central Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeFort Dodge, IA

Iowa Central Community College is a public community / two-year college in Fort Dodge, IA. It reported 172 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Iowa Western Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCouncil Bluffs, IA

Iowa Western Community College is a public community / two-year college in Council Bluffs, IA. It reported 199 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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North Iowa Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMason City, IA

North Iowa Area Community College is a public community / two-year college in Mason City, IA. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Southeastern Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeWest Burlington, IA

Southeastern Community College is a public community / two-year college in West Burlington, IA. It reported 107 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Southwestern Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCreston, IA

Southwestern Community College is a public community / two-year college in Creston, IA. It reported 74 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

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Western Iowa Tech Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSioux City, IA

Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public community / two-year college in Sioux City, IA. It reported 204 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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