North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Mason City, Iowa, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, North Iowa Area Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,320 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,462 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 57.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.57x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,010 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Secondary Education, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Machinist.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,462
Graduation Rate
57.8%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$10,010
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.17x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.57x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,320
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,653
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,551
Pell Grant Rate
23.6%
Federal Loan Rate
20.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$8,471
Income $30K–$48K
$7,723
Income $48K–$75K
$9,644
Income $110K+
$13,705

Student Demographics

Women
54.4%
White
75.7%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
3.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.0%

Accreditations

Programs (47)

Associate (18)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $43,023 294
Registered Nursing $67,487 47
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $54,985 30
Business Administration & Management Not reported 21
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 12
Agricultural Production Not reported 10
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $54,751 10
Agricultural Business Not reported 9
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 9
Accounting Not reported 8
Machinist Not reported 7
Teacher Education Not reported 6
Psychology Not reported 6
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 6
Business Operations Not reported 5
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Graphic Communications Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing Not reported 121
Secondary Education Not reported 51
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 51
Machinist Not reported 47
Graphic Communications Not reported 16
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 16
Carpentry Not reported 15
Business Administration & Management Not reported 14
Sports & Fitness Not reported 8
Public Administration Not reported 7
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 6
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 6
Business Operations Not reported 6
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 5
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 5
Teacher Education Not reported 3
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer & Information Systems Security Undergraduate Certificate 2
Electrical Engineering Technology Associate 2
Sports & Fitness Associate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 2
Public Administration Associate 2
Health Services Administration Associate 2
Entrepreneurship Associate 2
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Agricultural Production Undergraduate Certificate 1
Biology Associate 1
Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate 1
Insurance Associate 1

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