Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, Iowa · Public · 788 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,393 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,482 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,797 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,546 |
| $110k and up | $11,686 |
| All families (average) | $8,059 |
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 | $45,363 | +$8,233 | clears the bar | $8,962 | 1.1 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,331 | +$22,201 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,768 | +$6,638 | clears the bar | $5,687 | 0.9 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,131 | +$25,001 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $61,954 | +$24,824 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 0.7 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 22% 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.