Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Southeastern Community College, based in West Burlington, Iowa, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,699 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,882 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 43.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.07x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,347 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,882
Graduation Rate
43.4%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$12,347
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.99x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.07x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,699
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,420
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,570
Pell Grant Rate
28.1%
Federal Loan Rate
20.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,012
Income $30K–$48K
$10,249
Income $48K–$75K
$12,194
Income $110K+
$16,122
Student Demographics
Women
59.4%
White
69.5%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.1%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Practical\Vocational, Nursing - Associate degree (Preaccredited)
Programs (37)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,132 | 248 |
| Registered Nursing | $69,798 | 57 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 33 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 20 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 12 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 9 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $64,216 | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $48,907 | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 4 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 3 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $67,153 | 249 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 64 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $38,151 | 58 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 44 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 35 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 25 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 18 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 15 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 7 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production | Associate | 2 |
| Biology | Associate | 2 |
| Physics | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Chemistry | 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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