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Northwest Iowa Community College

Public Sheldon, IA · Town · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
57%
Graduation Rate
$50,776
Earnings (10yr)
$14,800
Net Price
864
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Overview

Northwest Iowa Community College serves 864 students, with graduates earning an average of $50,776 within a decade of completing their programs. This solid earning potential is significant for students considering a return on their educational investment.

The college's graduation rate stands at 57%. While specific mobility data isn't available, the programs offered, such as Health Professions and Construction Trades, align with growing job markets, suggesting a pathway for students to improve their economic status. The college serves a diverse student body, with a Pell Grant rate of 16%, indicating support for low-income students.

The net price of attendance is $14,800, and the median debt for graduates is $9,500. This combination suggests that students can graduate with manageable debt levels. Those who thrive here are often focused on practical skills and career readiness, looking for a direct pathway to employment in fields that are in demand.

Rankings

How Northwest Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation57%Earnings 10yr$51KNet Price$15KRetention73%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate16%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$11K$30-48K$13K$48-75K$19K$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%716.8%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2244.3%MOBILITY160.86%

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,350
In-State Tuition
$7,650
Out-of-State
$14,800
Avg Net Price
$9,500
Median Debt
16%
Pell Grant Rate
13%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$10,368
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,253
Family Income $30K–$48K
$13,263
Family Income $48K–$75K
$19,325
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$49,635
6 Years After Entry
$49,362
8 Years
$50,776
10 Years
0.19x
Debt-to-Earnings
75%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$49,635 6yr $49,362 8yr $50,776 10yr

Social Mobility

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

160.86%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2244.3%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
716.8%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$62,900
Parent Median Income

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 73%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,361
Diversity Index 0.44
First-Gen Students 35%

Top Programs

Health Professions 35%
Construction Trades 18%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 12%
Business & Marketing 11%
Humanities 7%
Computer Science & IT 4%
Precision Production 3%
Transportation 3%