Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, Iowa · Public · 3,103 undergraduates
Of 18 programs with reported earnings, 15 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,837 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,865 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,948 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,252 |
| $110k and up | $12,424 |
| All families (average) | $9,328 |
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 | $41,319 | +$4,189 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,665 | +$23,535 | clears the bar | $12,986 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $71,402 | +$34,272 | clears the bar | $16,621 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $50,258 | +$13,128 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $58,259 | +$21,129 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $45,922 | +$8,792 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $52,782 | +$15,652 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $60,982 | +$23,852 | clears the bar | $21,800 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $65,596 | +$28,466 | clears the bar | $13,740 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,910 | +$9,780 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate's Degree | $50,555 | +$13,425 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $48,068 | +$10,938 | clears the bar | $13,150 | 1.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,531 | -$599 | falls short | $11,293 | n/a |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $39,933 | +$2,803 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 8.8 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $35,406 | -$1,724 | falls short | $12,625 | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 18 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.