Sheldon, IA · Public

Northwest Iowa Community College

About this college

Northwest Iowa Community College is a public institution in Sheldon, IA. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $14,800 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

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Ground Transportation.

Associate's Degree
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 2.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $60,943
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $29,600 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $59,941
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $110,999
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt $5,500
Math in school High
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $56,305
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $88,391
Est. total cost $29,600 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school High
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Value Rating Good Value 1.7× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $50,136
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $57,723
Est. total cost $29,600 Net price × program length
Median debt $12,828
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
Value Rating Good Value 1.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $45,591
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $76,903
Est. total cost $29,600 Net price × program length
Median debt $11,990
Math in school High
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Value Rating Poor Value 1.5× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $43,353
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $51,849
Est. total cost $29,600 Net price × program length
Median debt $11,326
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
Value Rating Poor Value 1.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $33,870
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $41,727
Est. total cost $29,600 Net price × program length
Median debt $7,800
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low

Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/A
Earnings after 1 year from graduation N/A Program earnings not reported
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: High
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$10,368
$30,001–$48,000$11,253
$48,001–$75,000$13,263
$75,001–$110,000$16,573
$110,001+$19,325

How the fit ratings work

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