Southwestern Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 774 students.
About This School
Southwestern Community College is a public institution located in Creston, Iowa with approximately 774 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,775 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The name Southwestern Community College is shared by several campuses in several states in the United States:Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California Southwestern Community College, Sylva, North Carolina Southwestern Community College (Iowa), Creston, Iowa, with extension campuses in Osceola and Red Oak
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable way to start your college path — at just $9,775/year in average net price and a median debt of only $7,418 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, the median earnings of $34,100 a decade out suggest graduates tend to land in modest-paying fields, so think carefully about whether your intended career aligns with those outcomes. This small Iowa campus (under 800 students) suits someone who wants an accessible, low-cost option close to home, not a stepping stone to a high-earning profession.
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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 (774 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Southwestern Community College
1501 West Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
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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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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