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Ellsworth Community College

Iowa Falls, Iowa · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 499 students · Medical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$11,451
cheaper than 52% of comparable schools
Completion rate
34.7%
Median debt at completion
$10,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$40,562
earns ~$3,542.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls is a public school that mainly awards associate degrees and certificates. With about 499 students, it serves adults seeking practical training in fields like nursing, agriculture, and allied health.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $11,451, while the median student debt at completion is $10,000. The reported completion rate is 34.7%, which is lower than many schools but common for community colleges where students may transfer out. Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,562, though specific programs like registered nursing report higher early earnings of $51,273 two years after completion.

Net price is 2% above the Iowa median ($11,272) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 8% above the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 33 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$51,273
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,892
Agriculture, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agriculture, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mathematicsassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Physicsassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Trades, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Practical Nursing, Agriculture, and Agricultural Production Operations. It also offers associate degrees in Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Agriculture, and Agricultural Mechanization, plus 27 more programs.
What do registered nursing graduates typically earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion for the Registered Nursing program are $51,273.
How many students finish their studies?
The reported completion rate is 34.7%. This figure undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions, so it should not be viewed as a failure rate.
Is Ellsworth Community College public or private?
It is a public school.
How does student debt compare to the cost of attendance?
The median student debt at completion is $10,000, which is less than the average annual net price of $11,451. This means typical debt is lower than the cost of one year of net price after aid.

Other options in Iowa

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny$11,17128%$41,018
Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport$14,01735.6%$39,060
Orion Technical CollegeDavenport$26,43982.9%$37,008
Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo$9,64932.3%$42,849
Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa$10,69342.8%$40,507
Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge$9,32835.8%$42,046
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 153296. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.