Central College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Central College at a glance
1,070
students enrolled
219
degrees and certificates a year
66%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,377
average net price a year
Tuition $20,988
$49,115
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$54,317
median earnings, 10 years after entry
95% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Biological sciences | 31% | 67 |
| Business & management | 22% | 49 |
| Education | 9% | 19 |
| Social sciences | 6% | 14 |
| Psychology | 5% | 10 |
AI and data programs
Central College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Central College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Marion County, where the college is.
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17
open professional jobs
1
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
6%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
2.7%
unemployment in Marion County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$78,059
median household income
Marion County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.8% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, business & management, education, which lead to finance (1 open), operations (1 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: Pella (11), GPAC (3), Orchestrate Hospitality (1), Vermeer (1), Weiler (1).
What they hire for: Human Resources (6), Engineering (4), Administration (1), Data & Analytics (1), Finance (1), Marketing (1). Human Resources jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Central Iowa LWDA.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Central College?
- Central College enrolls about 1,070 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Pella, Iowa. It awards about 219 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Central College?
- 66% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Central College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,115 six years after entry and $54,317 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Central College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Central College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Central College?
- 17 open professional jobs are listed in Marion County, 1 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Pella has the most openings.
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