Ellsworth Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 499 students.
About This School
Ellsworth Community College is a public institution located in Iowa Falls, Iowa with approximately 499 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,451 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Ellsworth Community College is a public community college in Iowa Falls, Iowa. It was founded as Ellsworth College in 1890 by Eugene S. Ellsworth. Originally a private business academy, it later became a four-year college, a music conservatory, and a public junior college before being absorbed into the Iowa Valley Community College District in 1968.
Worth considering if you want an affordable, low-debt start — graduates leave with just $6,158 in median debt, which is well below the national average for community colleges. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $35,500 a decade out, so this works best as a stepping stone to a four-year transfer rather than a terminal credential. With only 540 students, you'll get a close-knit campus, but make sure your intended transfer major or career path aligns with what this small Iowa school actually offers.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Ellsworth Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Agriculture, General ($50,263 vs $45,683 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($63,305 vs $80,813).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 69 | $41,131 | $44,125 | −$2,994 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 24 | $43,863 | $42,438 | +$1,425 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 18 | $63,305 | $80,813 | −$17,508 |
| Agriculture, General | 15 | $50,263 | $45,683 | +$4,580 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degree here. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (499 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ellsworth Community College cost?
The average net price at Ellsworth Community College is about $11,451 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Ellsworth Community College?
Ellsworth Community College has a graduation rate of 40%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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