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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Iowa
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Iowa
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Iowa
- Highest Earning Colleges in Iowa
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Iowa
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Iowa
- Most Affordable Colleges in Iowa
- Best ROI Colleges in Iowa
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