Program comparison

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. programs in Iowa

Career-focused certificate and associate programs in this field prepare students for related technical and professional work.

Schools to compare19

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What these Iowa programs tell you

Start with the Value Rating, then compare earnings and estimated total cost. A higher earnings figure does not automatically mean a better value if the program also costs substantially more.

Programs with a Value Rating15 of 19

Programs with 5-year earnings16 of 19

Programs with a cost estimate18 of 19

College In 2 shows unavailable federal measures as N/A rather than treating missing values as zero. Estimated total cost uses the school's average annual net price and the credential's estimated length.

Sheldon, IA · Public

Northwest Iowa Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$33,8701 year after completion

$41,7275 years after completion

Est. total cost $29,600 2-year degree

Ankeny, IA · Public

Des Moines Area Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$28,8311 year after completion

$46,4415 years after completion

Est. total cost $22,342 2-year degree

Council Bluffs, IA · Public

Iowa Western Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$28,2501 year after completion

$40,7415 years after completion

Est. total cost $29,258 2-year degree

Ottumwa, IA · Public

Indian Hills Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$27,4161 year after completion

$41,3815 years after completion

Est. total cost $21,386 2-year degree

Waterloo, IA · Public

Hawkeye Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$27,1141 year after completion

$43,7435 years after completion

Est. total cost $19,298 2-year degree

Marshalltown, IA · Public

Marshalltown Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Good Value

Earnings

$25,9011 year after completion

$41,9715 years after completion

Est. total cost $16,118 2-year degree

Sioux City, IA · Public

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$25,4961 year after completion

$40,7775 years after completion

Est. total cost $17,540 2-year degree

Davenport, IA · Public

Eastern Iowa Community College District

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$25,0961 year after completion

$45,0545 years after completion

Est. total cost $28,034 2-year degree

Cedar Rapids, IA · Public

Kirkwood Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$24,3901 year after completion

$43,5525 years after completion

Est. total cost $19,410 2-year degree

Fort Dodge, IA · Public

Iowa Central Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$22,9021 year after completion

$40,9835 years after completion

Est. total cost $18,656 2-year degree

Creston, IA · Public

Southwestern Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$22,5591 year after completion

$38,2245 years after completion

Est. total cost $19,742 2-year degree

West Burlington, IA · Public

Southeastern Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$20,7311 year after completion

$38,4365 years after completion

Est. total cost $24,694 2-year degree

Mason City, IA · Public

North Iowa Area Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$20,4611 year after completion

$44,1635 years after completion

Est. total cost $20,020 2-year degree

Estherville, IA · Public

Iowa Lakes Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$20,0871 year after completion

$37,9745 years after completion

Est. total cost $27,866 2-year degree

Iowa Falls, IA · Public

Ellsworth Community College

Associate's Degree

Value Poor Value

Earnings

$19,8951 year after completion

$42,3815 years after completion

Est. total cost $22,902 2-year degree

Fort Dodge, IA · Public

Iowa Central Community College

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost N/A Varies

Calmar, IA · Public

Northeast Iowa Community College

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

$38,8305 years after completion

Est. total cost $22,544 2-year degree

Fayette, IA · Private

Upper Iowa University

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $41,884 2-year degree

Forest City, IA · Private

Waldorf University

Associate's Degree

Value N/A

Earnings

N/A1 year after completion

N/A5 years after completion

Est. total cost $39,386 2-year degree

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