Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, Iowa. 864 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($7,313) equals 13% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($56,288). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 73% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $53,565 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $56,288 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $7,313 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
28 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 28 | $76,164 | $86,241 | $10,865 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 20 | — | $67,818 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 39 | $69,790 | $63,009 | $23,521 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 17 | $54,706 | $59,690 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 32 | $40,883 | $45,132 | $8,916 |
| Agriculture, General | 12 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 6 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 15 | — | — | $12,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 3 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 50 | $78,712 | $102,348 | $5,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 37 | — | $60,429 | $12,021 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | $59,049 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 7 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 11 | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 11 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — | $18,025 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 4 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 40 | — | — | $12,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 9 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Northwest Iowa Community College cost per year?
- The average net price at Northwest Iowa Community College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $12,665 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Northwest Iowa Community College graduates earn?
- Former Northwest Iowa Community College students earn a median of $56,288 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Northwest Iowa Community College?
- 62% of Northwest Iowa Community College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Northwest Iowa Community College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Northwest Iowa Community College is $7,313. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
