Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, IA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Iowa Central Community College is a public institution in Fort Dodge, Iowa, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 3,103 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,046 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 42.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.82x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,328 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Machinist, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,046
Graduation Rate
42.8%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$9,328
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.25x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.82x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,103
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
51.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,788
Pell Grant Rate
34.9%
Federal Loan Rate
35.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,837
Income $30K–$48K
$7,865
Income $48K–$75K
$8,948
Income $110K+
$12,424

Student Demographics

Women
46.7%
White
57.4%
Black
13.7%
Hispanic
11.3%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
7.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.2%

Accreditations

Programs (55)

Associate (27)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $41,319 461
Registered Nursing $71,402 94
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $58,259 41
Agricultural Business $50,555 27
Criminal Justice & Corrections $45,922 25
Business Administration & Management $52,782 23
Accounting $48,068 22
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 21
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 20
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $65,596 17
Dental Support Services $59,365 14
Computer Systems Networking $60,982 11
Teacher Education Not reported 11
Public Administration Not reported 8
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 8
Applied Horticulture Not reported 7
Graphic Communications Not reported 7
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 5
Fine Arts Not reported 5
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 4
Psychology Not reported 4
Fire Protection Not reported 4
Health Services Administration Not reported 4
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $35,406 4
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 3
Social Work $39,933 3
Electrical Equipment Repair $70,048 0

Undergraduate Certificate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $60,665 214
Machinist $50,258 48
Carpentry Not reported 23
Accounting $46,910 20
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 13
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $36,531 12
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 5
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Business Administration & Management Not reported 3
Ground Transportation $21,740 Not reported
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Animal Sciences Associate 2
Audiovisual Communications Associate 2
Computer Software Engineering Associate 2
Engineering Associate 2
Engineering Technology Associate 2
Human Development & Family Studies Undergraduate Certificate 2
Electrical & Power Transmission Undergraduate Certificate 2
Machinist Associate 2
Agricultural Business Undergraduate Certificate 1
Applied Horticulture Undergraduate Certificate 1
Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate 1
Computer Systems Networking Undergraduate Certificate 1
English Language & Literature Associate 1
Biology Associate 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Associate 1
Sports & Fitness Associate 1
Sociology Associate 1

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