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Hospitality management programs in Iowa

10 hospitality management programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

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

Lodging managers make sure guests have a pleasant stay and that a hotel or other lodging runs well. Some start with a high school diploma and several years of hotel work; an associate degree or certificate in hotel, restaurant or hospitality management can qualify you at smaller properties.1

In Iowa, 3 of the 10 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 10 programs here are hotel and guest services job course (4 programs), hospitality and hotel management certificate or course (4 programs) and hospitality management (associate degree, 2 programs).

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How much do hospitality management programs cost in Iowa?

$1,523 to $7,224 is what most hospitality management programs in Iowa cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $284 to $14,124

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
4 to 40 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 hospitality management programs. How these figures are made

Are there free hospitality management programs in Iowa?

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

All 10 hospitality management programs in Iowa approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Hospitality Management, Hotel Management Concentration

    Des Moines Area Community College

    Ankeny

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,395
    Program website, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management Concentration at Des Moines Area Community College
    More details about Hospitality Management, Hotel Management Concentration at Des Moines Area Community College
    Finished
    24%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,631
    Length
    74 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,365
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,395
    Program website, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management Concentration at Des Moines Area Community College

  • Hotel and guest services job courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Certified Guest Service Professional

    Goodwill of the Heartland

    Iowa City

    No diploma needed

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$12,600
    Price if you pay yourself$284
    Program website, Certified Guest Service Professional at Goodwill of the Heartland
    More details about Certified Guest Service Professional at Goodwill of the Heartland
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    52%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,144
    Length
    1 week, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    31
    Earned a year, estimated
    $12,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $284
    Program website, Certified Guest Service Professional at Goodwill of the Heartland

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality Operations - Diploma

    Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,698
    Program website, Hospitality Operations - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Hospitality Operations - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    43%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,933
    Length
    32 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $594
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,698
    Program website, Hospitality Operations - Diploma at Western Iowa Tech Community College

  • Hotel and guest services job courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Front Desk Representative

    Goodwill of the Heartland

    Iowa City

    Prerequisite courses

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,315
    Program website, Front Desk Representative at Goodwill of the Heartland
    More details about Front Desk Representative at Goodwill of the Heartland
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $287
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,315
    Program website, Front Desk Representative at Goodwill of the Heartland

  • Hotel and guest services job courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Guest Room Attendant

    Goodwill of the Heartland

    Iowa City

    Prerequisite courses

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,468
    Program website, Guest Room Attendant at Goodwill of the Heartland
    More details about Guest Room Attendant at Goodwill of the Heartland
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $345
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,468
    Program website, Guest Room Attendant at Goodwill of the Heartland

  • Hotel and guest services job courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Hospitality Food Service Careers

    Goodwill of the Heartland

    Iowa City

    Prerequisite courses

    Goodwill of the Heartland, Iowa CityHotel and guest services job courseHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,687
    Program website, Hospitality Food Service Careers at Goodwill of the Heartland
    More details about Hospitality Food Service Careers at Goodwill of the Heartland
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $345
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,687
    Program website, Hospitality Food Service Careers at Goodwill of the Heartland

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality Certificate

    Southeastern Community College

    West Burlington

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Community College, West BurlingtonHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,886
    Program website, Hospitality Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    More details about Hospitality Certificate at Southeastern Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,886
    Program website, Hospitality Certificate at Southeastern Community College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality Operation Concepts - Certificate

    Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,152
    Program website, Hospitality Operation Concepts - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Hospitality Operation Concepts - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $594
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,152
    Program website, Hospitality Operation Concepts - Certificate at Western Iowa Tech Community College

  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Hospitality Business Diploma

    Des Moines Area Community College

    Ankeny

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Des Moines Area Community College, AnkenyHospitality and hotel management certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,400
    Program website, Hospitality Business Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
    More details about Hospitality Business Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    42 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,375
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,400
    Program website, Hospitality Business Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College

  • Hospitality management (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Hospitality Management - AAS

    Western Iowa Tech Community College

    Sioux City

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux CityHospitality management (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$14,124
    Program website, Hospitality Management - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    More details about Hospitality Management - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,188
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,124
    Program website, Hospitality Management - AAS at Western Iowa Tech Community College

How to pay for hospitality management programs in Iowa

WIOA funding can pay for hospitality management programs 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 hospitality management programs

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 hospitality management programs

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: Hospitality management programs in Iowa

programs with a price cost under $2,000
5 of 10
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
3rd of 20
hospitality management programs here, against the typical state's 6
10 vs 6

State comparisons use the same figures as the hospitality management programs 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).

Hospitality management programs in Iowa City, Sioux City, Des Moines and other Iowa cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above.

Other training in Iowa

How hospitality management programs compare with the rest of food and hospitality: Culinary and hospitality programs in Iowa

Where the Iowa hospitality management program numbers come from

Which Iowa hospitality management programs are on this list?

These are the hospitality management 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 hospitality management 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.

Sources for the facts about hospitality management programs in Iowa

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lodging Managers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List