Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny | $5,550 | $34,421 | — | — | — |
 St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud | $4,957 | $43,440 | — | — | — |
 Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse | $4,716 | $43,008 | — | — | — |
 North Bennet Street SchoolBoston | — | $39,058 | $45,064 | $15,560 | 0.40 |
 Ridgewater CollegeWillmar | $6,109 | $33,969 | — | — | — |
 Orleans Technical CollegePhiladelphia | — | $21,916 | — | $7,521 | 0.34 |
| National Median | — | $34,421 | — | $11,910 | 0.35 |
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Des Moines Area Community College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 23 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.