Southwestern Community College
Public in Creston, IA. 11 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering carpentry, electrician, diesel/heavy equipment, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 22 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 37 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 38 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 77 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Aveda Institute-Des Moines (West Des Moines, IA), about 45 miles away
- Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School (Urbandale, IA), about 51 miles away
- Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines (Des Moines, IA), about 52 miles away
- La James International College-Johnston (Johnston, IA), about 53 miles away
- Mercy College of Health Sciences (Des Moines, IA), about 53 miles away
Before you apply
- Carpentry: Does the program include OSHA 10 or 30 training?
- Electrician & Power Line: Do your classroom hours count toward my state's licensing requirement?
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment: Which engine makes and electronics do students train on?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.