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Hawkeye Community College

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

Hawkeye Community College reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)

15 reported completions · CIP 51.0601 · 2024 collection

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)

7 reported completions · CIP 51.0801 · 2024 collection

Welding Technology/Welder

Certificate (one to less than two academic years)Certificate (less than one academic year)

39 reported completions · CIP 48.0508 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 18 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

CNC Machining Certificate

Hawkeye Community College
Amatrol/FANUC CNC Machine Operator

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist · CIP 48.0510
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
9
Reported duration for a full-time student
22 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,859 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Certified Medication Aide

Hawkeye Community College
Medication Aide

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
Combination of education and course prerequisites · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medication Aide · CIP 51.2603
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
6
Reported duration for a full-time student
10 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$499 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hawkeye Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide · CIP 51.3902
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
12
Reported duration for a full-time student
8 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,001 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$101 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Certified Professional Medical Coder

Hawkeye Community College
Certified Professional Coder (CPC)

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder · CIP 51.0713
Reported delivery format
This program provides online instruction, e-learning, or distance learning only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
8
Reported duration for a full-time student
23 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$3,999 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Class A Commercial Driver's License Certificate (CDL)

Hawkeye Community College
Commercial Driver License

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor · CIP 49.0205
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
6 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,995 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$300 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Certificate

Hawkeye Community College
Commercial Driver License B

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor · CIP 49.0205
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
2 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,399 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$220 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Construction Equipment Operator I (CEO) Certificate

Hawkeye Community College
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation · CIP 49.0202
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
30
Reported duration for a full-time student
8 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$4,499 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Construction Equipment Operator II (CEO II) Certificate

Hawkeye Community College
NCCER Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
Particular course prerequisites · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation · CIP 49.0202
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
8 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,920 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Emergency Medical Services

Hawkeye Community College
Emergency Medical Services Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) · CIP 51.0904
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
25
Reported duration for a full-time student
72 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$11,621 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$1,449 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Industrial Maintenance Certificate

Hawkeye Community College
Industrial Maintenance Certificate

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0303
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
29
Reported duration for a full-time student
28 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$7,100 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Information Technology (IT) Specialist Certificate

Hawkeye Community College
CompTIA A+ Certification

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Information Technology · CIP 11.0103
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
6
Reported duration for a full-time student
15 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,415 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$0 · reporting period unverified

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Higher Ed: Associate's Degree · Waterloo, IA

Introduction to Construction Trades

Hawkeye Community College
National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core

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Reported address
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
Historically reported educational prerequisite
No educational requirement reported · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Construction Trades, General · CIP 46.0000
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
24
Reported duration for a full-time student
13 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$5,700 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$200 · reporting period unverified

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$6,525AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$6,612AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$9,649AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants22%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

These records describe historical graduate groups. They do not measure a course’s effect on earnings, the pay of every graduate or the salary you would earn.

Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 004595. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 27 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer Software and Media Applications. 11.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Associate's Degree$40,873$56,975Suppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. 11.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.02 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.03 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$62,720Suppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.03 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. 15.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. 15.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacy$73,904Suppressed for privacy
Carpenters. 46.02 · Associate's Degree$44,602Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). 47.02 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Associate's Degree$47,762$62,817$12,000
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$45,509$64,717$7,874
Precision Metal Working. 48.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$32,834$42,137$13,125
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. 51.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacy$62,661Suppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma$32,126$36,160$21,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Associate's Degree$31,441$37,826$23,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Associate's Degree$39,614$48,742$20,716
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's Degree$55,987$62,860Suppressed for privacy
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. 51.10 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacy$51,998Suppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacy$59,474$19,600
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's Degree$58,835$68,420$26,983
Hospitality Administration/Management. 52.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Census PSEO: 22 field and credential comparisons

PSEO covers participating institutions and graduates meeting its earnings and employment coverage criteria. Values below use the most recent graduation cohort with at least one published earnings measure for each reporting institution, field and award. The reporting unit is the named eight-digit OPEID; it may cover more than this campus.

Reporting institution / field / awardGraduation cohortYear 1 medianYear 5 medianYear 10 median
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 11.09 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$44,249 47 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 11.09 · Associate degree2016–2020$47,878 47 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 15.03 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$38,377 41 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 15.03 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$34,252 31 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 15.03 · Associate degree2016–2020$58,363 33 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 15.04 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$52,636 47 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 15.04 · Associate degree2016–2020$70,441 41 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 47.02 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$40,037 39 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 47.06 · Associate degree2016–2020$47,392 92 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 48.05 · Certificate under 1 year2016–2020$38,416 109 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 48.05 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$42,800 102 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 48.05 · Associate degree2016–2020$52,920 52 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.06 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$31,905 58 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.06 · Associate degree2016–2020$58,114 73 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.07 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$32,986 70 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.07 · Associate degree2016–2020$31,625 63 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.08 · Associate degree2016–2020$41,154 134 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.09 · Associate degree2016–2020$53,814 51 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.10 · Associate degree2016–2020$50,767 53 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.38 · Certificate 1–2 years2016–2020$34,596 114 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 51.38 · Associate degree2016–2020$58,713 260 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailableUnavailable
Hawkeye Community College (00459500) CIP 15.02 · Associate degree2011–2015$51,789 39 earnings-covered graduates$63,451 31 earnings-covered graduatesUnavailable

Census PSEO latest-release snapshot downloaded September 9, 2026. Earnings are inflation-adjusted; the published schema labels them in 2023 dollars. Cohorts, coverage and methods differ from Scorecard; do not combine their values into a ranking. PSEO population and methods · Schema and status flags.

Plan support around attendance

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A historical childcare-support award was matched to this institution.

The Department of Education’s CCAMPIS lists record 2022 (P335A220065) and 2023 (P335A220065). These are institutional awards, not a promise of a subsidised place or an individual award today. Ask the school whether the program is currently operating, who qualifies, which childcare providers participate and whether there is a waiting list.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Waterloo city, Iowa

Median monthly gross rent$9232020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$25
Median household income$57,4802020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$1,797
Resident population estimate67,0082020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±37
Iowa price level87.8BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 87.8 is approximately 12.2% below the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Other options in the area

These institutions in Iowa share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Private nonprofit institution

Allen College

Waterloo, IA

Health & animal care

1 reported subject

About 7 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Marshalltown Community College

Marshalltown, IA

Construction · Culinary & hospitality · Energy & utilities · Health & animal care · Manufacturing · Technology & design · Transportation

16 reported subjects

About 42 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

About 46 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Public institution

Ellsworth Community College

Iowa Falls, IA

Construction · Health & animal care · Manufacturing

5 reported subjects

About 48 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

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