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Central College

812 University, Pella, IA 50219, USA

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US ranking
position: 758
Tuition & fees per year: $21,934
Acceptance rate: 79.00%
Median alumni salary: $41,714
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1130 SAT, 22 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Central College?

Central College maintains a solid record of student completion, with an overall graduation rate of 69%, placing it in the top 30% nationally. Male students graduate at a slightly lower rate of 66%, while female students achieve a higher rate of 73%, both also ranking within the top 30% of similar institutions. When considering the timeframe, 59% of students complete their degrees within four years, a performance that stands out in the top 25% nationally. Extending the duration, the six-year graduation rate rises back to 69%, again placing the college among the top 30% for student completion. Despite these encouraging completion figures, the retention rate sees more modest results, with 73% of students returning after their first year, which is around the median range compared to other schools.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Central College?

Graduates from Central College with a degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations have an estimated average earning potential of $43,169. This stands out as a quantifiable figure among the variety of degrees offered by the college.

While specific earnings data for most other majors are not available, the presence of such a figure highlights the potential financial benefit for students pursuing careers in business-related fields at Central College. Prospective students interested in this area might find the institution's programs aligned with promising post-graduate salary outcomes.

Central College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 69%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 59%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 69%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Central College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

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Career Counselling:

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Job bank on campus

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Job fairs on campus

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Central College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

426

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

538

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

358

Education

16319

Engineering

066

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

404

English Language and Literature/Letters

314

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

323567

Mathematics and Statistics

123

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

202

Philosophy and Religious Studies

213

Physical Sciences

112

Psychology

9110

Social Sciences

11314

Visual and Performing Arts

819

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

123749

History

235