Administrative assistant training in Iowa

32 administrative assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

13 schools offer these administrative assistant programs, and Iowa has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Secretaries and administrative assistants do routine clerical and organizational work: answering phones, scheduling appointments, preparing documents and keeping files. High school graduates comfortable with word processing and spreadsheets typically qualify and learn the job in a few weeks of on-the-job training; some community colleges and technical schools offer courses in office procedures.¹

In Iowa, 12 of the 32 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 1 asks for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.

By kind, the 32 programs here are administrative assistant or office certificate (20 programs) and office administration (associate degree, 12 programs).

See the 32 programs

How much does administrative assistant training cost in Iowa?

Certificates and short courses (20 programs): $2,728 to $7,119most of them, usually 16 to 32 weeks long
Two-year degrees (12 programs): $11,729 to $14,466most of them, usually 64 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: 41%
Working 6 months later: 77%
Earned a year, estimated: about $28,800
Length: 29 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Iowa may also offer administrative assistant training. How these figures are made

Is there free administrative assistant training in Iowa?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $2,728 to $7,119.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $11,729 to $14,466.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 32 administrative assistant programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding

32 programs

Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Technology Certificate
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,700
Price if you pay yourself$3,451
Program website, Office Technology Certificate at Southeastern Community College
More details about Office Technology Certificate at Southeastern Community College
Finished
18%
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$7,678
Length
12 weeks, 27 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
369
Earned a year, estimated
$30,700
Price if you pay yourself
$3,451
Program website, Office Technology Certificate at Southeastern Community College
Office administration (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Business Administration: Administrative Management
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$40,700
Price if you pay yourself$10,647
Program website, Business Administration: Administrative Management at Kirkwood Community College
More details about Business Administration: Administrative Management at Kirkwood Community College
Finished
34%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$10,182
Length
64 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,574
Students counted
172
Earned a year, estimated
$40,700
Price if you pay yourself
$10,647
Program website, Business Administration: Administrative Management at Kirkwood Community College
Office administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Business Administration: Office Management
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,200
Price if you pay yourself$13,398
Program website, Business Administration: Office Management at Southeastern Community College
More details about Business Administration: Office Management at Southeastern Community College
Finished
13%
Working at 6 months
78%
Earned in a quarter
$6,293
Length
64 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,850
Students counted
149
Earned a year, estimated
$25,200
Price if you pay yourself
$13,398
Program website, Business Administration: Office Management at Southeastern Community College
Office administration (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Office Specialist
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Indian Hills Community College, OttumwaOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,300
Price if you pay yourself$23,368
Program website, Business Office Specialist at Indian Hills Community College
More details about Business Office Specialist at Indian Hills Community College
Finished
21%
Working at 6 months
74%
Earned in a quarter
$8,570
Length
72 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
106
Earned a year, estimated
$34,300
Price if you pay yourself
$23,368
Program website, Business Office Specialist at Indian Hills Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Assistant - Certificate
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,200
Price if you pay yourself$2,955
Program website, Office Assistant - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
More details about Office Assistant - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Finished
36%
Working at 6 months
68%
Earned in a quarter
$6,544
Length
16 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$297
Students counted
92
Earned a year, estimated
$26,200
Price if you pay yourself
$2,955
Program website, Office Assistant - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Office administration (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Professional
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Davenport
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, DavenportOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,700
Price if you pay yourself$12,090
Program website, Administrative Office Professional at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
More details about Administrative Office Professional at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Finished
37%
Working at 6 months
41%
Earned in a quarter
$6,923
Length
64 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
90
Earned a year, estimated
$27,700
Price if you pay yourself
$12,090
Program website, Administrative Office Professional at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Associate *ADOAS.DP
Northeast Iowa Community College
Based in Calmar, IA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Iowa Community College, based in Calmar, IAAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$28,800
Price if you pay yourself$9,357
Program website, Administrative Office Associate *ADOAS.DP at Northeast Iowa Community College
More details about Administrative Office Associate *ADOAS.DP at Northeast Iowa Community College
Finished
36%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$7,204
Length
44 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
68
Earned a year, estimated
$28,800
Price if you pay yourself
$9,357
Program website, Administrative Office Associate *ADOAS.DP at Northeast Iowa Community College
Office administration (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Professional - AAS
Northeast Community College
Based in Norfolk, NE
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast Community College, based in Norfolk, NEOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$41,700
Price if you pay yourself$7,808
Program website, Administrative Professional - AAS at Northeast Community College
More details about Administrative Professional - AAS at Northeast Community College
Finished
52%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$10,431
Length
64 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,422
Students counted
62
Earned a year, estimated
$41,700
Price if you pay yourself
$7,808
Program website, Administrative Professional - AAS at Northeast Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Assistant Diploma
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,500
Price if you pay yourself$6,960
Program website, Administrative Assistant Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
More details about Administrative Assistant Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
Finished
27%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$7,363
Length
48 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,270
Students counted
58
Earned a year, estimated
$29,500
Price if you pay yourself
$6,960
Program website, Administrative Assistant Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Certified Administrative Professional
Des Moines Area Community College
Based in Ankeny, IA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Des Moines Area Community College, based in Ankeny, IAAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,900
Price if you pay yourself$1,795
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional at Des Moines Area Community College
More details about Certified Administrative Professional at Des Moines Area Community College
Finished
80%
Working at 6 months
73%
Earned in a quarter
$7,731
Length
26 weeks, 4 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
56
Earned a year, estimated
$30,900
Price if you pay yourself
$1,795
Program website, Certified Administrative Professional at Des Moines Area Community College
Office administration (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Professional - AA
Northeast Community College
Based in Norfolk, NE
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast Community College, based in Norfolk, NEOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,100
Price if you pay yourself$8,064
Program website, Administrative Professional - AA at Northeast Community College
More details about Administrative Professional - AA at Northeast Community College
Finished
63%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$7,018
Length
64 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,422
Students counted
52
Earned a year, estimated
$28,100
Price if you pay yourself
$8,064
Program website, Administrative Professional - AA at Northeast Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Support Specialist
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Indian Hills Community College, OttumwaAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,200
Price if you pay yourself$12,522
Program website, Administrative Support Specialist at Indian Hills Community College
More details about Administrative Support Specialist at Indian Hills Community College
Finished
45%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$6,549
Length
36 weeks, 38 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
43
Earned a year, estimated
$26,200
Price if you pay yourself
$12,522
Program website, Administrative Support Specialist at Indian Hills Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Computer Applications in Business (E/MVCBU) CIP: 520401.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03
Iowa Valley Community College District
Marshalltown
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Iowa Valley Community College District, MarshalltownOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,365
Program website, Computer Applications in Business (E/MVCBU) CIP: 520401.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
More details about Computer Applications in Business (E/MVCBU) CIP: 520401.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$713
Students counted
42
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,365
Program website, Computer Applications in Business (E/MVCBU) CIP: 520401.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03 at Iowa Valley Community College District
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Office Associate Diploma
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason CityAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,800
Price if you pay yourself$6,195
Program website, Business Office Associate Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College
More details about Business Office Associate Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College
Finished
63%
Working at 6 months
76%
Earned in a quarter
$11,460
Length
30 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,728
Students counted
36
Earned a year, estimated
$45,800
Price if you pay yourself
$6,195
Program website, Business Office Associate Diploma at North Iowa Area Community College
Office administration (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Management *ADOMG.AAS
Northeast Iowa Community College
Based in Calmar, IA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Northeast Iowa Community College, based in Calmar, IAOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,800
Price if you pay yourself$15,927
Program website, Administrative Office Management *ADOMG.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
More details about Administrative Office Management *ADOMG.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
91%
Earned in a quarter
$4,951
Length
64 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
34
Earned a year, estimated
$19,800
Price if you pay yourself
$15,927
Program website, Administrative Office Management *ADOMG.AAS at Northeast Iowa Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Office Specialist, A.A.S.
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason CityOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,000
Price if you pay yourself$12,870
Program website, Business Office Specialist, A.A.S. at North Iowa Area Community College
More details about Business Office Specialist, A.A.S. at North Iowa Area Community College
Finished
47%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$6,244
Length
60 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,837
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
$25,000
Price if you pay yourself
$12,870
Program website, Business Office Specialist, A.A.S. at North Iowa Area Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Professional - Diploma
Northeast Community College
Norfolk, NE
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast Community College, Norfolk, NEAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Iowa; Iowa approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$29,100
Price if you pay yourself$4,096
Program website, Administrative Professional - Diploma at Northeast Community College
More details about Administrative Professional - Diploma at Northeast Community College
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$7,270
Length
32 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,211
Students counted
18
Earned a year, estimated
$29,100
Price if you pay yourself
$4,096
Program website, Administrative Professional - Diploma at Northeast Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Professional - Certificate
Northeast Community College
Based in Norfolk, NE
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast Community College, based in Norfolk, NEAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,100
Price if you pay yourself$2,048
Program website, Administrative Professional - Certificate at Northeast Community College
More details about Administrative Professional - Certificate at Northeast Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
50%
Earned in a quarter
$5,014
Length
16 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$606
Students counted
14
Earned a year, estimated
$20,100
Price if you pay yourself
$2,048
Program website, Administrative Professional - Certificate at Northeast Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Business Computer Skills Certificate
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,668
Program website, Business Computer Skills Certificate at Southeastern Community College
More details about Business Computer Skills Certificate at Southeastern Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
130
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,668
Program website, Business Computer Skills Certificate at Southeastern Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Office Skills
Southwestern Community College
Creston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southwestern Community College, CrestonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,596
Program website, Office Skills at Southwestern Community College
More details about Office Skills at Southwestern Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 22 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
12
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,596
Program website, Office Skills at Southwestern Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Support Professional
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,400
Program website, Administrative Support Professional at Des Moines Area Community College
More details about Administrative Support Professional at Des Moines Area Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,400
Program website, Administrative Support Professional at Des Moines Area Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Administrative Professional Certificate Program
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Kirkwood Community College, Cedar RapidsAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
Program website, Administrative Professional Certificate Program at Kirkwood Community College
More details about Administrative Professional Certificate Program at Kirkwood Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,995
Program website, Administrative Professional Certificate Program at Kirkwood Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Certified Virtual Assistant (Online) 1190171 (Continuing Education)
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Based in Davenport, IA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, based in Davenport, IAAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
Program website, Certified Virtual Assistant (Online) 1190171 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
More details about Certified Virtual Assistant (Online) 1190171 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,995
Program website, Certified Virtual Assistant (Online) 1190171 (Continuing Education) at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Office Associate Certificate
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
North Iowa Area Community College, Mason CityAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,098
Program website, Business Office Associate Certificate at North Iowa Area Community College
More details about Business Office Associate Certificate at North Iowa Area Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$761
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,098
Program website, Business Office Associate Certificate at North Iowa Area Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Office Support - Diploma
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,262
Program website, Administrative Office Support - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
More details about Administrative Office Support - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$594
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,262
Program website, Administrative Office Support - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Office Professional Diploma
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,699
Program website, Office Professional Diploma at Southeastern Community College
More details about Office Professional Diploma at Southeastern Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,699
Program website, Office Professional Diploma at Southeastern Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Business Office Professional Certificate
Southeastern Community College
West Burlington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,831
Program website, Business Office Professional Certificate at Southeastern Community College
More details about Business Office Professional Certificate at Southeastern Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,831
Program website, Business Office Professional Certificate at Southeastern Community College
Administrative assistant or office certificateOnlineAssociate's degree
Office Administration
IT Expert System Inc.
Based in Schaumburg, IL
Accredited school
Associate's degree
IT Expert System Inc., based in Schaumburg, ILAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · Associate's degree
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,000
Program website, Office Administration at IT Expert System Inc.
More details about Office Administration at IT Expert System Inc.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,000
Program website, Office Administration at IT Expert System Inc.
Administrative assistant or office certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Support Specialist
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Iowa Lakes Community College, EsthervilleAdministrative assistant or office certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,270
Program website, Administrative Support Specialist at Iowa Lakes Community College
More details about Administrative Support Specialist at Iowa Lakes Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$8,270
Program website, Administrative Support Specialist at Iowa Lakes Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Office Management - AAS
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,805
Program website, Administrative Office Management - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
More details about Administrative Office Management - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
58 weeks, 24 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,188
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$12,805
Program website, Administrative Office Management - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Administrative Assistant, AAS
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Iowa Lakes Community College, EsthervilleOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,145
Program website, Administrative Assistant, AAS at Iowa Lakes Community College
More details about Administrative Assistant, AAS at Iowa Lakes Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,145
Program website, Administrative Assistant, AAS at Iowa Lakes Community College
Office administration (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Administrative Office Technology
Southwestern Community College
Creston
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Southwestern Community College, CrestonOffice administration (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$14,770
Program website, Administrative Office Technology at Southwestern Community College
More details about Administrative Office Technology at Southwestern Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,600
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$14,770
Program website, Administrative Office Technology at Southwestern Community College

How to pay for administrative assistant training in Iowa

WIOA funding can pay for administrative assistant training in Iowa

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for administrative assistant training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for administrative assistant training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Administrative assistant training in Iowa

programs with a price cost under $3,000: 7 of 32
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 35th of 36
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 7 of 15
administrative assistant programs here, against the typical state's 21: 32 vs 21

State comparisons use the same figures as the administrative assistant training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Administrative assistant training in Burlington, Sioux City, Mason City and other Iowa cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 4 in smaller cities and towns and 8 online.

Other training in Iowa

How administrative assistant training compares with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Iowa

Where the Iowa administrative assistant program numbers come from

Which Iowa administrative assistant programs are on this list?

These are the administrative assistant programs Iowa approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Iowa offers.

How the prices and results of Iowa administrative assistant programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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Administrative assistant training in Iowa

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All 32 administrative assistant programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding

Office Technology Certificate

Business Administration: Administrative Management

Business Administration: Office Management

Business Office Specialist

Office Assistant - Certificate

Administrative Office Professional

Administrative Office Associate *ADOAS.DP

Administrative Professional - AAS

Administrative Assistant Diploma

Certified Administrative Professional

Administrative Professional - AA

Administrative Support Specialist

Computer Applications in Business (E/MVCBU) CIP: 520401.0200 ITSO: 03.02.11.03

Business Office Associate Diploma

Administrative Office Management *ADOMG.AAS

Business Office Specialist, A.A.S.

Administrative Professional - Diploma

Administrative Professional - Certificate

Business Computer Skills Certificate

Office Skills

Administrative Support Professional

Administrative Professional Certificate Program

Certified Virtual Assistant (Online) 1190171 (Continuing Education)

Business Office Associate Certificate

Administrative Office Support - Diploma

Office Professional Diploma

Business Office Professional Certificate

Office Administration