What programs are offered and at what credential levels?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and Precision Metal Working. It also offers associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission, and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Plus 43 more programs are available beyond these specific trades.

How much do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting certificate program typically earn?

Reported median earnings two years after completion for graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services undergraduate certificate are $27,669.

How many students finish their programs at this school?

The official completion rate is reported at 33.1%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year schools.

Is Marshalltown Community College a public or private school?

It is a public school located in Marshalltown, IA.

How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?

The median student debt at completion is $9,500, while the average annual net price after aid is $8,059. Comparing total debt to a single year of net price is not a direct comparison; the $9,500 debt is typically paid down over the 10-year earnings period where median income reaches $41,010.

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Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, Iowa · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 788 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Culinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$8,059

cheaper than 54% of comparable schools

Completion rate

33.1%

Median debt at completion

$9,500

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$41,010

earns ~$5,088.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Marshalltown Community College is a public institution in Marshalltown, IA, mainly awarding associate degrees to a student body of 788. The school offers trade certificates and associate degrees in fields like culinary arts, electrical work, and vehicle repair. Official data from the U.S. Department of Education shows the typical annual net price after aid is $8,059.

What to know

The completion rate is reported at 33.1%, which is lower than many four-year institutions due to transfer-outs not being counted in this metric. Students who finish typically have a median debt of $9,500, but their median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,010. This means graduates typically earn enough to cover their debt and living costs over a decade.

Net price is 25% below the Iowa median ($10,693) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$27,669
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers	associate degree	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Metal Working	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Precision Metal Working	associate degree	not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Show all 40 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$46,478
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$24,904
Agricultural Production Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Agricultural Production Operations	associate degree	not reported
Communication and Media Studies	associate degree	not reported
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	associate degree	not reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	associate degree	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Engineering, General	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Legal Support Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Legal Support Services	associate degree	not reported
English Language and Literature, General	associate degree	not reported
Biology, General	associate degree	not reported
Mathematics	associate degree	not reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	associate degree	not reported
Chemistry	associate degree	not reported
Physics	associate degree	not reported
Psychology, General	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	not reported
Sociology	associate degree	not reported
Construction Trades, General	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Construction Trades, General	associate degree	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Fine and Studio Arts	associate degree	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	undergraduate certificate	not reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential levels?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, and Precision Metal Working. It also offers associate degrees in Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission, and Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Plus 43 more programs are available beyond these specific trades.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting certificate program typically earn?: Reported median earnings two years after completion for graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services undergraduate certificate are $27,669.
How many students finish their programs at this school?: The official completion rate is reported at 33.1%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year schools.
Is Marshalltown Community College a public or private school?: It is a public school located in Marshalltown, IA.
How does the typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?: The median student debt at completion is $9,500, while the average annual net price after aid is $8,059. Comparing total debt to a single year of net price is not a direct comparison; the $9,500 debt is typically paid down over the 10-year earnings period where median income reaches $41,010.

Other options in Iowa

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Des Moines Area Community College	Ankeny	$11,171	28%	$41,018
Eastern Iowa Community College District	Davenport	$14,017	35.6%	$39,060
Hawkeye Community College	Waterloo	$9,649	32.3%	$42,849
Indian Hills Community College	Ottumwa	$10,693	42.8%	$40,507
Iowa Central Community College	Fort Dodge	$9,328	35.8%	$42,046
Iowa Lakes Community College	Estherville	$13,933	48.4%	$43,108

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 153922. 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.