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North Iowa Area Community College

Public Mason City, IA · Rural · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
58%
Graduation Rate
$43,462
Earnings (10yr)
$10,010
Net Price
1,320
Enrollment

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Overview

North Iowa Area Community College has a graduation rate of 58%, a solid figure for community colleges, indicating that over half of students earn their degrees within a reasonable time frame. This statistic reflects the college’s commitment to supporting student success and completion.

According to Opportunity Insights data, North Iowa Area Community College plays a crucial role in economic mobility for its graduates. While specific mobility rates are not available, the average earnings for alumni ten years after graduation stand at $43,462. This figure suggests that many students can improve their financial situations through education and training received at this institution.

The cost of attending North Iowa Area Community College is manageable, with a net price of $10,010 and a median debt of $9,500 for graduates. Students who thrive here often pursue programs in Humanities, Health Professions, Education, Business & Marketing, and Mechanic & Repair Tech. With a diverse range of programs and an accessible price point, this college attracts those looking to gain practical skills and enter the workforce efficiently.

Rankings

How North Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation58%Earnings 10yr$43KNet Price$10KRetention67%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate24%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$8K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$10K$48-75K$14K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%987.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1124.7%MOBILITY111.07%

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,653
In-State Tuition
$9,551
Out-of-State
$10,010
Avg Net Price
$9,500
Median Debt
24%
Pell Grant Rate
20%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

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

Graduate Outcomes

$39,491
6 Years After Entry
$39,783
8 Years
$43,462
10 Years
0.22x
Debt-to-Earnings
57%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$39,491 6yr $39,783 8yr $43,462 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

111.07%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1124.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
987.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$62,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.38
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
8.5%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 67%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,565
Diversity Index 0.41
First-Gen Students 31%

Top Programs

Humanities 39%
Health Professions 25%
Education 8%
Business & Marketing 7%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 5%
Precision Production 4%
Construction Trades 2%
Computer Science & IT 2%