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Northeast Iowa Community College

Public Calmar, IA · Rural · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
50%
Graduation Rate
$41,306
Earnings (10yr)
$11,272
Net Price
1,697
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Overview

Half of the students at Northeast Iowa Community College graduate within three years. This completion rate is a crucial factor for prospective students weighing their options. With a total enrollment of 1,697, the college cultivates a focused environment for academic pursuit.

Data from Opportunity Insights highlights the potential for upward mobility among graduates. While specific mobility metrics aren't available, the average earnings for alumni ten years after graduation stand at $41,306. This figure suggests that graduates can successfully transition into the workforce, particularly in fields like Health Professions and Mechanic & Repair Tech.

Affordability is another strong point. The net price for students is $11,272, with median debt at $12,000, making it accessible for many. A quarter of students receive Pell Grants, indicating support for low-income individuals. Those who thrive here are often those seeking practical skills and training for immediate employment in various trades and professions.

Rankings

How Northeast Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation50%Earnings 10yr$41KNet Price$11KRetention62%Median Debt$12KPell Grant Rate23%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$9K$0-30K$8K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$16K$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%940.4%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1073.4%MOBILITY100.94%

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,780
In-State Tuition
$7,770
Out-of-State
$11,272
Avg Net Price
$12,000
Median Debt
23%
Pell Grant Rate
15%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$9,137
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,176
Family Income $30K–$48K
$12,225
Family Income $48K–$75K
$16,353
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$38,805
6 Years After Entry
$41,687
8 Years
$41,306
10 Years
0.29x
Debt-to-Earnings
56%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$38,805 6yr $41,687 8yr $41,306 10yr

Social Mobility

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

100.94%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1073.4%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
940.4%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$64,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.36
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
5.6%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 62%
Full-Time Faculty 41%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,765
Diversity Index 0.33
First-Gen Students 37%

Top Programs

Health Professions 30%
Humanities 18%
Business & Marketing 13%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 6%
Construction Trades 4%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Precision Production 2%
Criminal Justice 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Rural
Region Plains
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Associate's

Student Body

Female
60%
White
81%
Hispanic
5%
Black
6%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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