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Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, Iowa · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501 · Phone: (641) 683-5111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jan 2025 · Warning · American Dental Association; Feb 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Indian Hills Community College is a public trade and career school in Ottumwa, Iowa, offering welding, radiology & sonography, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Indian Hills Community College has a 40.1% completion rate, below the Iowa state average of 63.6%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $40,507 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Indian Hills Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 24.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $45,590 | $55,090 | $60,200 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $54,360 | $65,930 | $79,390 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,910 | $50,640 | $61,920 |
| Dental hygienists | $78,320 | $84,010 | $93,880 |
| Medical assistants | $36,730 | $45,480 | $48,030 |
| Dental assistants | $39,360 | $48,430 | $57,620 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,550 | $62,630 | $70,840 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $43,710 | $59,680 | $71,570 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,970 | $38,240 | $44,120 |
| Construction laborers | $38,180 | $48,490 | $58,470 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $33,740 | $69,890 | $80,510 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,100 | $50,510 | $67,200 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,600 | $40,660 | $47,870 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $43,040 | $60,680 | $75,950 |
| Machinists | $44,500 | $57,540 | $61,530 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $36,770 | $47,990 | $59,380 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $42,390 | $58,070 | $64,190 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 83 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 26 | $45,630 | $43,798 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 18 | not reported | not reported | $13,786 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | $6,190 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | $36,848 | $13,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 15 | $33,135 | $35,060 | $11,000 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | $38,830 | $39,663 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | $29,141 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 8 | $33,135 | $35,060 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 8 | $33,135 | $35,060 | $11,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $38,830 | $39,663 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | $40,146 | $47,513 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | $40,146 | $47,513 | not reported |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | $12,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
Indian Hills Community College is a public community college in Ottumwa, Iowa, located in a remote town setting. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with specialized programmatic accreditation from bodies including the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its trade and career training programs span 26 program offerings across families such as welding, radiology and sonography, medical billing and coding, dental hygiene, medical assisting, and more, with welding schools (89 completers), radiology & sonography (26), and medical billing & coding (26) as the top programs by completions.
Federal data show a completion rate of 40.1%, which is below the Iowa state average of 63.6%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $40,507. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is 24.2%. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus offers a wide range of trade program families, from short certificate-style training such as welding and phlebotomy to longer allied-health tracks like dental hygiene and radiology, which may suit both new students and adult career changers depending on the specific program length, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome details directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Indian Hills Community College offers 26 trade and career programs across families including welding, radiology & sonography, medical billing & coding, dental hygiene, medical assisting, dental assisting, LPN, diesel mechanics, phlebotomy, construction trades, aviation mechanics, auto mechanics, EMT training, HVAC, CNC machining, culinary arts, and CDL training. The top programs by completions are welding (89), radiology & sonography (26), and medical billing & coding (26).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Institutional accreditation is held by the Higher Learning Commission, and specific programs are accredited by bodies such as the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 24.2% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 40.1%, which is below the Iowa state average of 63.6%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this campus is $10,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $40,507, per federal data.
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 at (641) 683-5111 or visit indianhills.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Indian Hills Community College is a public institution, which generally means lower tuition for in-state residents and is subject to state oversight, though specific tuition rates are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for individual tracks such as welding or radiology.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?153472, or by contacting the school directly at (641) 683-5111.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of program families from shorter trade programs like welding and phlebotomy to longer allied-health programs like dental hygiene, which may fit various schedules, but specific program lengths and adult-learner accommodations are not detailed in the available data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Indian Hills Community College at (641) 683-5111 or visit their website at https://www.indianhills.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons of similar programs in the region.
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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.