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Marshalltown Community College

Public Marshalltown, IA · Town · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
40%
Graduation Rate
$41,010
Earnings (10yr)
$8,059
Net Price
788
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Overview

Marshalltown Community College serves a tight-knit community with an enrollment of just 788 students. This small size allows for personalized attention and a supportive learning environment, helping students navigate their academic journeys more effectively.

The college's data on earnings after ten years shows that graduates earn an average of $41,010. While the graduation rate stands at 40%, this figure reflects the challenges many students face. A considerable percentage, 22%, of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that financial aid plays a significant role in accessibility and support.

Students looking for an affordable education will find Marshalltown appealing, with a net price of $8,059 and a median debt of $9,500 upon graduation. Those who thrive here often pursue programs in humanities, construction trades, health professions, and business & marketing, aligning their studies with job market demand and potential earnings.

Rankings

How Marshalltown Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation40%Earnings 10yr$41KNet Price$8KRetention69%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate22%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$6K$0-30K$6K$30-48K$8K$48-75K$12K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1192.9%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1509.8%MOBILITY180.10%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,496
In-State Tuition
$6,504
Out-of-State
$8,059
Avg Net Price
$9,500
Median Debt
22%
Pell Grant Rate
11%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$6,393
Family Income $0–$30K
$6,482
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,797
Family Income $48K–$75K
$11,686
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$36,574
6 Years After Entry
$36,881
8 Years
$41,010
10 Years
0.23x
Debt-to-Earnings
52%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$36,574 6yr $36,881 8yr $41,010 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

180.10%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1509.8%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1192.9%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$68,500
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.28
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.5%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 69%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,992
Diversity Index 0.68
First-Gen Students 45%

Top Programs

Humanities 27%
Construction Trades 23%
Precision Production 17%
Health Professions 15%
Business & Marketing 5%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 5%
Education 3%
Culinary & Personal Services 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Town
Region Plains
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
59%
White
46%
Hispanic
32%
Black
5%
Asian
4%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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