Southwestern Community College

1501 West Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801

Auto MechanicCarpentryCNAElectricianLPNWelding

Programs

Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.

ProgramAwardGraduates
Auto Mechanic Certificate (1 to 2 years) 6
Auto Mechanic Associate degree 8
Auto Mechanic Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 12
Carpentry Certificate (1 to 2 years) 3
Carpentry Associate degree 1
Carpentry Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 26
CNA Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 26
Electrician Certificate (1 to 2 years) 22
Electrician Associate degree 9
Electrician Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 18
LPN Certificate (1 to 2 years) 41
Welding Certificate (1 to 2 years) 7
Welding Associate degree 8
Welding Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) 25

Cost and outcomes

TypePublic
Average net price per year$12,751
In-state tuition and fees per year$8,352
Completion rate66%
Students receiving Pell grants27%
Median federal debt at graduation$9,982
Undergraduate enrollment729
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.

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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.