Social Work at Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA · Associate's Degree · about 3 graduates a year
Iowa Central Community College graduates in social work earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 62% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa Central Community College Compares for Social Work
All 36 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | $57,548 | $50,509 | #4 | — |
| 2 | Holyoke Community College Holyoke, MA | $51,690 | $45,518 | #12 | — |
| 3 | Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | $51,496 | $52,372 | #2 | — |
| 4 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $50,662 | $51,508 | #3 | $34,003 |
| 5 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland, NJ | $49,880 | $43,779 | #14 | $37,250 |
| 6 | Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ | $49,880 | $43,779 | #15 | $37,250 |
| 7 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $49,819 | $52,528 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX | $44,990 | $45,742 | #11 | — |
| 9 | Sinclair Community College Dayton, OH | $44,586 | $47,580 | #5 | — |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $43,871 | $46,817 | #6 | — |
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| 18 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $40,761 | $45,765 | #10 | — |
| 19 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $40,243 | $43,173 | #16 | — |
| 20 | Essex County College Newark, NJ | $40,064 | $35,164 | #30 | — |
| 21 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | $39,933 | $42,005 | #17 | $25,197 |
| 22 | Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ | $39,907 | $35,026 | #32 | — |
| 23 | San Antonio College San Antonio, TX | $39,835 | $40,501 | #20 | — |
| 24 | Amarillo College Amarillo, TX | $37,711 | $38,341 | #25 | — |
Other Majors at Iowa Central Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,402 | $56,562 | #842 of 962 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,048 | $53,083 | #9 of 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,596 | $50,501 | #243 of 560 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $60,982 | $43,253 | #23 of 87 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,365 | $59,746 | #161 of 237 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $58,259 | $49,556 | #98 of 176 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,782 | — | #177 of 547 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $50,555 | — | #9 of 21 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,068 | — | #129 of 225 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,922 | $39,121 | #242 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,319 | $23,747 | #589 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $35,406 | $34,244 | #440 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa Central Community College social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,197 one year after graduating and $39,933 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa Central Community College rank for social work?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Iowa Central Community College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Iowa Central Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for social work ($39,409), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,750.
← All data for Iowa Central Community College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.