What do North Iowa Area Community College graduates earn?

North Iowa Area Community College graduates report median earnings of $40,016 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do North Iowa Area Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 41% of graduates.

What share of North Iowa Area Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is North Iowa Area Community College worth it?

Mason City, IA · Public · 2-year

North Iowa Area Community College is a public, two-year institution in Mason City, Iowa (rural area). It awarded 845 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and physical education teaching and coaching.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$40,016

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,068

Median earnings 10 years after

$43,462

Average net price

$10,010

Completion rate

61%

Completions (2024)

845

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,320

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$27,433	$43,023	98
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$47,882	$54,985	32
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$58,096	$67,487	29
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Associate	$44,455	$54,751	19
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Plant Sciences	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	323
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	132
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	Certificate under 12 weeks	51
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	35
Business Administration and Management, General	Associate	21
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	13
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling	Associate	11
Carpentry/Carpenter	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	11
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	11
Agricultural Production Operations, General	Associate	10

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	41%	3,750
Retail Trade	13%	1,213
Manufacturing	11%	1,015
Accommodation and Food Services	5%	489
Wholesale Trade	4%	345
Construction	4%	323
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	3%	319
Finance and Insurance	3%	315

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