Iowa Central Community College

Fort Dodge, Iowa · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$9,328

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

41.6%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

3,103

In-state tuition

$5,496

Out-of-state tuition

$7,788

Cost of attendance

$15,222

Median earnings (10y)

$42,046

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Town

Programs breakdown

21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (38%), health (32%), trades & services (20%).

  • STEM2%
  • Health32%
  • Business5%
  • Humanities & arts38%
  • Social sciences3%
  • Trades & services20%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's873$22,902$11,330
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate426$35,521$18,557
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's170$52,031$21,093
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate82$38,989
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's73$40,543$12,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's51$14,473
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's48$19,000
Agricultural Business and Management.Associate's42
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Associate's41
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's37$44,740$15,186
Carpenters.Undergraduate certificate36
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Associate's35
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate35$11,000
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.Associate's34$38,890$25,375
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's34$14,275
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Associate's32
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate27
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate19$15,621
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's18
Fire Protection.Associate's17
Human Services, General.Associate's15
Psychology, General.Associate's14
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's14$49,719$18,500
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.Associate's13
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Associate's13
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate12
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate12
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's12
Graphic Communications.Associate's10
Social Work.Associate's9$29,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's9
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's7
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's7$15,499
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.Associate's6
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Associate's6
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's6
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.Associate's5
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate5
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.Undergraduate certificate5
Precision Metal Working.Associate's5

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Iowa Central Community College

Iowa Central Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 3,103 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Iowa Central Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,328 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,496 for in-state students and $7,788 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,222 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 41.6%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,046 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Iowa Central Community College confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (38% of credentials), health (32% of credentials), trades & services (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Fort Dodge, Iowa (town), Iowa Central Community College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Iowa Central Community College

Q.How much does Iowa Central Community College cost?

The average net price at Iowa Central Community College is $9,328 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,222.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Iowa Central Community College?

Iowa Central Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 41.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Iowa Central Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Iowa Central Community College graduate earns $42,046 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Iowa Central Community College?

Published tuition is $5,496 in-state and $7,788 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Iowa Central Community College located?

Iowa Central Community College is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa (ZIP 50501).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Iowa Central Community College at their official website.