Iowa Lakes Community College's wind energy and turbine technology program is offered on the school's Estherville, Iowa, campus. Basic curricula consists of wind turbine diagnosis, operation and upkeep and received the American Wind Energy Association's 2011 seal of approval. Students who complete 80 credits of education qualify for the school's associates in applied science while 48 credits is required for the wind energy diploma. Applicants should have a general education degree or a high school diploma although the school does have an open door admission policy. As of February 2011, state resident tuition is $135 per credit while non-residents are charged $137 per credit.
Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisconsin, offers an associate's degree in applied science with a concentration in wind energy technology. The program incorporates various aspects of the field in addition to wind turbine maintenance and operation for a total of 71 credit hours. Students must master algebra, psychology, interpersonal communications and physics. Applicants must take an entrance examination and submit school transcripts. They are also expected to have seeing and hearing acuity, manual dexterity, the ability to stand for extended periods and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Tuition for the 2010-2011 school year is approximately $6,785 at $107 per credit for state residents and $158 per credit for out-of-state students.
North Dakota's Lake Region State College's wind energy technician program was prompted by the state's need for wind energy technicians. The North Dakota Public Service Commission projects a need for at least 200 technicians by 2012 to maintain 480 wind turbines. The program offers both a certificate and an associate degree in applied science with a concentration in wind energy technology. Stringent admission requirements not only request applicant proof of high school graduation but scores of B or better on program-specific math and English exams. Upon admission, students must complete a wind energy workshop the summer before classes begin. Twenty-two students are admitted each fall. As of August 2010, tuition for all students is $127.71 per credit hour.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers a certificate in windsmithing, a diploma in wind energy mechanics and associates in applied science degree in wind energy technology. Windsmiths learn how wind turbines are built and maintained. Wind energy mechanics learn turbine troubleshooting and repairs. Degree candidates learn advanced troubleshooting. Minnesota West Community and Technical College accepts both high school students and high school graduates. As of the 2010-2011 school year, tuition is $155.94 per credit hour.