Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, Iowa · Public · 2,626 undergraduates
Of 28 programs with reported earnings, 24 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,443 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,151 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,859 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,316 |
| $110k and up | $13,016 |
| All families (average) | $9,649 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,225 | +$9,095 | clears the bar | $11,987 | 1.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,717 | +$27,587 | clears the bar | $6,800 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $68,420 | +$31,290 | clears the bar | $18,469 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,807 | -$5,323 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,474 | +$22,344 | clears the bar | $13,643 | 0.6 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,720 | +$25,590 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $62,551 | +$25,421 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,073 | +$22,943 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate's Degree | $64,688 | +$27,558 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,137 | +$5,007 | clears the bar | $11,185 | 2.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $48,742 | +$11,612 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 1.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,860 | +$25,730 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $56,975 | +$19,845 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,661 | +$25,531 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $26,253 | -$10,877 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.