What do Southwestern Community College graduates earn?

Southwestern Community College graduates report median earnings of $39,446 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Southwestern Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 42% of graduates.

What share of Southwestern Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Southwestern Community College worth it?

Creston, IA · Public · 2-year

Southwestern Community College is a public, two-year institution in Creston, Iowa (small town). It awarded 485 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, electrician and licensed practical nurse training.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$39,446

Median earnings 4 years after

$51,650

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,129

Average net price

$9,871

Completion rate

59%

Completions (2024)

485

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

729

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$63,505	$74,624	60
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$28,706	$41,170	44
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Plant Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Biology, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General	Associate	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	128
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	41
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	33
Carpentry/Carpenter	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	26
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	26
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	25
Electrician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	22
Electrician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	18
Business Administration and Management, General	Associate	18
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	12

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	42%	1,717
Manufacturing	12%	492
Retail Trade	10%	419
Construction	6%	232
Accommodation and Food Services	5%	188
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	4%	167
Finance and Insurance	4%	150
Educational Services	3%	136

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Sources: federal figures for Southwestern Community 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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