Is Central College worth it?
Central College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Pella, Iowa (small town). It awarded 237 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, exercise physiology and kinesiology and elementary education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,714
Median earnings 4 years after
$55,693
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,317
Average net price
$23,377
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
237
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,070
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,760 | $68,021 | 52 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $44,000 | $50,707 | 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $35,914 | $51,814 | 28 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $58,850 | $86,868 | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,923 | $56,941 | 20 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | $30,211 | N/A | 19 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,933 | $59,597 | 19 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $38,034 | $51,996 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | $51,671 | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | $89,838 | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 20% | 1,080 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 824 |
| Finance and Insurance | 14% | 790 |
| Manufacturing | 10% | 569 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 390 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 323 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 245 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 239 |
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Sources: federal figures for Central College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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