Easiest Licenses in Iowa (2026)

134 licensed professions in Iowa, ranked from easiest to hardest. Scores are based on education hours, exams, fees, apprenticeship requirements, time to complete, and continuing education burden.

#	License	Score	Grade	Label
1	Alcohol Server	1	A	Quick Start
2	Arborist	1	A	Quick Start
3	Auctioneer	1	A	Quick Start
4	Bail Bondsman	1	A	Quick Start
5	Boiler Operator	1	A	Quick Start
6	CDL Driver	1	A	Quick Start
7	Childcare	1	A	Quick Start
8	CNA	1	A	Quick Start
9	Crane Operator	1	A	Quick Start
10	Drone Pilot	1	A	Quick Start
11	EMT	1	A	Quick Start
12	Environmental Scientist	1	A	Quick Start
13	Food Handler	1	A	Quick Start
14	Home Health Aide	1	A	Quick Start
15	Insurance Agent	1	A	Quick Start
16	Irrigation Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
17	Locksmith	1	A	Quick Start
18	Nail Technician	1	A	Quick Start
19	Notary	1	A	Quick Start
20	Painting Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
21	Pest Control Operator	1	A	Quick Start
22	Phlebotomist	1	A	Quick Start
23	Pool Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
24	Roofing Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
25	Security Guard	1	A	Quick Start
26	Tattoo Artist	1	A	Quick Start
27	Tax Preparer	1	A	Quick Start
28	Collection Agency	2	A	Quick Start
29	Driving Instructor	2	A	Quick Start
30	Irrigation Technician	2	A	Quick Start
31	Optician	2	A	Quick Start
32	Pawnbroker	2	A	Quick Start
33	Pharmacy Technician	2	A	Quick Start
34	Radon	2	A	Quick Start
35	Septic Installer	2	A	Quick Start
36	Swimming Pool Contractor	2	A	Quick Start
37	Asbestos	3	A	Quick Start
38	Dental Assistant	3	A	Quick Start
39	Esthetician	3	A	Quick Start
40	Fire Alarm Technician	3	A	Quick Start
41	Home Inspector	3	A	Quick Start
42	Insurance Adjuster	3	A	Quick Start
43	Lead Rrp	3	A	Quick Start
44	Low Voltage Installer	3	A	Quick Start
45	Mold	3	A	Quick Start
46	Property Manager	3	A	Quick Start
47	Water/Wastewater Operator	3	A	Quick Start
48	Firefighter	4	A	Quick Start
49	Massage Therapist	4	A	Quick Start
50	Solar Installer	4	A	Quick Start
51	Freight Broker	5	A	Quick Start
52	Personal Trainer	5	A	Quick Start
53	Polygraph Examiner	5	A	Quick Start
54	Surgical Technologist	5	A	Quick Start
55	Auto Mechanic	6	A	Quick Start
56	General Contractor	6	A	Quick Start
57	Hearing Aid Specialist	6	A	Quick Start
58	HVAC Technician	6	A	Quick Start
59	Mold Inspector	6	A	Quick Start
60	LPN	7	A	Quick Start
61	Well Driller	7	A	Quick Start
62	Court Reporter	8	A	Quick Start
63	Nuclear Medicine Technologist	8	A	Quick Start
64	Radiation Therapist	8	A	Quick Start
65	Real Estate Agent	8	A	Quick Start
66	Electrologist	9	A	Quick Start
67	Medical Coder	9	A	Quick Start
68	Private Investigator	10	A	Quick Start
69	Real Estate Appraiser	10	A	Quick Start
70	Real Estate Broker	10	A	Quick Start
71	Welder	10	A	Quick Start
72	Funeral Director	11	A	Quick Start
73	Substance Abuse Counselor	11	A	Quick Start
74	Tow Truck Operator	11	A	Quick Start
75	Paramedic	12	A	Quick Start
76	Radiologic Technologist	12	A	Quick Start
77	Veterinary Technician	12	A	Quick Start
78	Dental Hygienist	13	A	Quick Start
79	OTA	13	A	Quick Start
80	Polysomnographic Technologist	13	A	Quick Start
81	Respiratory Therapist	13	A	Quick Start
82	PTA	14	A	Quick Start
83	Registered Nurse	14	A	Quick Start
84	Sign Language Interpreter	14	A	Quick Start
85	Dietitian	16	A	Quick Start
86	Occupational Therapist	16	A	Quick Start
87	Counselor	17	A	Quick Start
88	LMFT	17	A	Quick Start
89	Nurse Practitioner	17	A	Quick Start
90	Nursing Home Administrator	17	A	Quick Start
91	Speech-Language Pathologist	17	A	Quick Start
92	Clinical Laboratory Scientist	18	A	Quick Start
93	Music Therapist	18	A	Quick Start
94	School Counselor	18	A	Quick Start
95	Acupuncturist	19	A	Quick Start
96	Midwife	19	A	Quick Start
97	Physical Therapist	20	A	Quick Start
98	Physician Assistant	20	A	Quick Start
99	Audiologist	21	B	Clear Path
100	LCSW	21	B	Clear Path
101	Perfusionist	21	B	Clear Path
102	Pharmacist	22	B	Clear Path
103	Medical Assistant	23	B	Clear Path
104	Teacher	23	B	Clear Path
105	Chiropractor	24	B	Clear Path
106	Architect	26	B	Clear Path
107	Dentist	26	B	Clear Path
108	Interior Designer	26	B	Clear Path
109	Plumber	26	B	Clear Path
110	Behavior Analyst	29	B	Clear Path
111	Veterinarian	29	B	Clear Path
112	Anesthesiologist Assistant	30	B	Clear Path
113	Art Therapist	30	B	Clear Path
114	Athletic Trainer	32	B	Clear Path
115	Electrician	33	B	Clear Path
116	Nurse Midwife	33	B	Clear Path
117	Landscape Architect	35	B	Clear Path
118	Psychologist	35	B	Clear Path
119	Optometrist	36	B	Clear Path
120	Social Worker	36	B	Clear Path
121	Professional Engineer	37	B	Clear Path
122	Surveyor	37	B	Clear Path
123	Soil Scientist	38	B	Clear Path
124	Barber	39	B	Clear Path
125	Physician	39	B	Clear Path
126	Orthotist-Prosthetist	40	B	Clear Path
127	Crna	41	C	Structured Path
128	Pilot	41	C	Structured Path
129	Cosmetologist	50	C	Structured Path
130	Genetic Counselor	55	C	Structured Path
131	Podiatrist	55	C	Structured Path
132	CPA	57	C	Structured Path
133	Naturopathic Doctor	72	D	Committed Path
134	Geologist	82	F	Advanced Path

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What is the easiest license to get in Iowa?

Based on our data, the easiest license in Iowa is Alcohol Server with a difficulty score of 1/100.

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