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McDowell Technical Community College graduates report median earnings of $44,113 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Marion, NC · Public · 2-year

McDowell Technical Community College is a public, two-year institution in Marion, North Carolina (rural area). It awarded 428 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and accounting and finance.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$44,113

Median earnings 4 years after

$44,664

Median earnings 10 years after

$33,035

Average net price

$7,784

Completion rate

48%

Completions (2024)

428

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

608

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$51,299	$58,008	40
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$62,167	$75,207	25
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	125
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	27
Accounting and Finance	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	24
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	20
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	17
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	17
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	16
Business Administration and Management, General	Associate	13
Information Technology	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	11
Information Technology	Associate	10

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Sources: federal figures for McDowell Technical Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.

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