Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, Iowa · Public · 499 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,121 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,203 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,486 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,685 |
| $110k and up | $14,742 |
| All families (average) | $11,451 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,131 | +$4,001 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $63,305 | +$26,175 | clears the bar | $9,900 | 0.4 yrs |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate's Degree | $43,863 | +$6,733 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agriculture, General | Associate's Degree | $50,263 | +$13,133 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 38% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.