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Ellsworth Community College
Iowa Falls, Iowa · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1100 College Ave, Iowa Falls, IA 50126 · Phone: (800) 322-9235 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ellsworth Community College is a public trade and career school in Iowa Falls, Iowa offering LPN/LVN and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Ellsworth Community College has a 37.5% completion rate, below the state average of 63.6%, with median graduate debt of $10,000 and median earnings of $40,562 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Ellsworth Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 34.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,550 | $62,630 | $70,840 |
| Medical assistants | $36,730 | $45,480 | $48,030 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Iowa (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Ellsworth Community College is a public community college located in Iowa Falls, Iowa, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus's trade-related training centers on two program families: LPN / LVN programs and medical assistant programs, with LPN training representing the larger of the two by completions.
Among students in the tracked trade cohort, the completion rate is 37.5%, which is below the state average of 63.6%. Graduates who took on debt had a median of $10,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $40,562. About 34.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus's LPN and medical assistant programs are generally shorter-format credentials often chosen by students seeking a faster path into healthcare work, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. The remote-town setting and modest enrollment (499 undergraduates total, with 14 trade completers tracked) suggest a smaller, localized student base. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current program offerings, costs, and licensing requirements directly with the school, confirm accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ellsworth Community College offers LPN / LVN programs (10 completers) and medical assistant programs (4 completers), covering two program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used. About 34.8% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 37.5%, which is below the Iowa state average of 63.6%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $10,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $40,562, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ellsworth Community College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state-supported funding compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school for details on program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?153296.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The LPN and medical assistant programs are commonly shorter-format healthcare credentials, but specific scheduling and length details are not reported here; contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for LPN and medical assistant roles vary by state and role; this is not detailed in the available data, so contact the school or your state licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ellsworth Community College at (800) 322-9235 or visit https://ecc.iavalley.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.