Iowa Central Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,103 students.
About This School
Iowa Central Community College is a public institution located in Fort Dodge, Iowa with approximately 3,103 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,328 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Iowa Central Community College is a public community college in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. It has satellite campuses in Webster City and Storm Lake.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable starting point — at just $9,601/year after aid and a median debt of only $8,000 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, graduates tend to earn around $38,400 a decade out, which is modest, so think carefully about whether your specific program leads to a career path that justifies the time investment. Best suited for students pursuing transfer to a four-year school or a targeted vocational credential rather than expecting this degree alone to open high-earning doors.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% 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.
Iowa Central Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ($60,982 vs $54,971 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($71,402 vs $80,813).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 461 | $41,319 | $44,125 | −$2,806 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 94 | $71,402 | $80,813 | −$9,411 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 41 | $58,259 | $58,424 | −$165 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 27 | $50,555 | $47,825 | +$2,730 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 25 | $45,922 | $46,706 | −$784 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 23 | $52,782 | $48,733 | +$4,049 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | $48,068 | $47,660 | +$408 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 17 | $65,596 | $65,389 | +$207 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 14 | $59,365 | $61,982 | −$2,617 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | $60,982 | $54,971 | +$6,011 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4 | $35,406 | $42,269 | −$6,863 |
| Social Work | 3 | $39,933 | $39,409 | +$524 |
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 degreehere. 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 (3,103 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Iowa Central Community College cost?
The average net price at Iowa Central Community College is about $9,328 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 Iowa Central Community College?
Iowa Central Community College has a graduation rate of 43%, 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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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