Iowa Central Community College
Public in Fort Dodge, IA. 20 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, electrician, auto technician, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $53,314 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 41 | $45,462 | $10,834 | $123 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 48 | $42,912 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 214 | not reported | $16,500 | $188 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $45,462 one year out, 6% below the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $42,912 one year out, about the same as the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $53,314 one year out, 12% below the national median for imaging & surgical tech associate degree programs ($60,642).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- La James International College-Ft Dodge (Fort Dodge, IA), about 2 miles away
- PCI Academy-Ames (Ames, IA), about 45 miles away
- Ellsworth Community College (Iowa Falls, IA), about 48 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.