McDowell Technical Community College
Public in Marion, NC. 15 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, electrician, HVAC, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 28 | $58,304 | $11,646 | $132 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 20 | $19,261 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
*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
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $19,261 one year out, 16% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $58,304 one year out, 17% above the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Western Piedmont Community College (Morganton, NC), about 16 miles away
- Mayland Community College (Spruce Pine, NC), about 19 miles away
- Isothermal Community College (Spindale, NC), about 22 miles away
- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (Hudson, NC), about 30 miles away
- Center for Massage (Asheville, NC), about 33 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
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.