Southwestern Community College
Creston, Iowa · Public · 729 undergraduates
All 5 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 | $7,137 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,440 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,118 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,444 |
| $110k and up | $14,449 |
| All families (average) | $9,871 |
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 | $41,170 | +$4,040 | clears the bar | $9,913 | 2.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $69,271 | +$32,141 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,624 | +$37,494 | clears the bar | $12,676 | 0.3 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,261 | +$7,131 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $45,710 | +$8,580 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 59% 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.