Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, Iowa · Public · 1,699 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 42 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,012 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,249 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,194 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,178 |
| $110k and up | $16,122 |
| All families (average) | $12,347 |
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 | $40,132 | +$3,002 | clears the bar | $9,700 | 3.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,153 | +$30,023 | clears the bar | $11,324 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,798 | +$32,668 | clears the bar | $18,475 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,151 | +$1,021 | clears the bar | $12,608 | 12.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,216 | +$27,086 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $48,907 | +$11,777 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 44% 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.