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Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown, Iowa · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3700 S Center St, Marshalltown, IA 50158 · Phone: (641) 752-7106 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Feb 2024 · Warning · American Dental Association; Feb 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Marshalltown Community College is a public trade and career school in Marshalltown, Iowa offering welding, lineman, and electrician programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Marshalltown Community College has a 42.3% completion rate, below the Iowa state average of 63.6%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $41,010 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 22.1% 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 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $65,310 | $100,200 | $103,490 |
| Electricians | $39,770 | $60,860 | $79,970 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,550 | $62,630 | $70,840 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,100 | $50,510 | $67,200 |
| Dental assistants | $39,360 | $48,430 | $57,620 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $36,770 | $47,990 | $59,380 |
| Medical assistants | $36,730 | $45,480 | $48,030 |
| Machinists | $44,500 | $57,540 | $61,530 |
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, 300–899 hours | 41 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | not reported | $5,687 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | $5,687 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, under 300 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | $5,687 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | $28,647 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | $5,687 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $28,637 | $27,669 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 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
Marshalltown Community College is a public trade and career training campus located in Marshalltown, Iowa, in a distant town setting. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its dental program carries accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Across 15 program families, the college's most-completed trade programs are Welding schools (64 completers), Lineman schools (48), and Electrician schools (37), alongside offerings in fields like LPN, auto mechanics, dental assisting, culinary arts, medical assisting, and CNC machining.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 42.3%, which is below the state average of 63.6%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,010. About 22.1% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Total undergraduate enrollment is 788, with 211 trade completers recorded.
This campus may suit students pursuing hands-on trade credentials such as welding, lineman work, or electrical training rather than long academic degree tracks, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and review current outcome and cost data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying, since not all figures — including cost of attendance — are reported for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Marshalltown Community College offers 15 program families, with the most completions in Welding schools (64), Lineman schools (48), and Electrician schools (37). It also offers programs in LPN, auto mechanics, dental assisting, culinary arts, medical assisting, and CNC machining.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and its dental program is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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 and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 42.3%, which is below the Iowa state average of 63.6%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,010, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 at (641) 752-7106 or visit its website for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates and eligibility for state-level funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?153922.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling flexibility, so this cannot be confirmed; contact the school to ask about options for adult or working students.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for details specific to each trade program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Marshalltown Community College at (641) 752-7106 or through its website at https://mcc.iavalley.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?153922 to compare completion rates, costs, 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.