Precision Metal Working at Marshalltown Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Marshalltown Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Marshalltown Community College graduates earn $46k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all precision metal working certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown Community College | $45,972 | — | — | — |
| Hawkeye Community College | $45,509 | $44,868 | $7,874 | 0.17 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $43,588 | $49,983 | $5,479 | 0.13 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $41,613 | — | $7,910 | 0.19 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $39,397 | $43,506 | $5,500 | 0.14 |
| Iowa Western Community College | $27,761 | — | $5,500 | 0.20 |
| National Median | $36,248 | — | $9,000 | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkeye Community College Waterloo | $6,308 | $45,509 | $7,874 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar | $6,600 | $43,588 | $5,479 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City | $5,042 | $41,613 | $7,910 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $5,550 | $39,397 | $5,500 |
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs | $6,780 | $27,761 | $5,500 |
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 Marshalltown Community College, approximately 21% 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 19 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.