Iowa Lakes Community College

Estherville, IA · Public · Associate degree-granting

Located in Estherville, Iowa, Iowa Lakes Community College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 941 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,108 ten years after enrollment, which is 6% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 36.0%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.59x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,933 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,108
Graduation Rate
36.0%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$13,933
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.55x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.59x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
941
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$7,392
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,872
Pell Grant Rate
19.1%
Federal Loan Rate
18.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$11,420
Income $30K–$48K
$11,764
Income $48K–$75K
$13,097
Income $110K+
$17,325

Student Demographics

Women
49.3%
White
73.8%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
7.8%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
1.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.4%

Accreditations

Programs (41)

Associate (19)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $40,957 146
Registered Nursing $64,140 30
Business Administration & Management Not reported 21
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $51,598 12
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians $36,699 11
Agricultural Business Not reported 9
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 9
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 8
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 8
Agricultural Sciences Not reported 7
Agricultural Production Not reported 7
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 6
Computer Programming Not reported 5
Psychology Not reported 5
Air Transportation Not reported 5
Carpentry Not reported 4
Accounting Not reported 4
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Not reported 3
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians $61,784 0

Undergraduate Certificate (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing Not reported 11
Machinist Not reported 7
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 6
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $55,107 0
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Radio, Television & Film Associate 2
Legal Support Services Associate 2
Carpentry Undergraduate Certificate 2
Design & Applied Arts Associate 2
Health Services Administration Undergraduate Certificate 2
Hospitality Management Associate 2
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Associate 2
Journalism Undergraduate Certificate 1
Human Development & Family Studies Undergraduate Certificate 1
Human Development & Family Studies Associate 1
Biology Associate 1
Heating & Air Conditioning Associate 1
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Undergraduate Certificate 1
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Associate 1
Accounting Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 1
Hospitality Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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