Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, Iowa · Public · 1,495 undergraduates
All 17 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 69 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,561 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,407 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,960 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,515 |
| $110k and up | $15,397 |
| All families (average) | $10,693 |
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 | $43,143 | +$6,013 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,878 | +$16,748 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $57,946 | +$20,816 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,261 | +$36,131 | clears the bar | $17,334 | 0.5 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $49,675 | +$12,545 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $49,014 | +$11,884 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $86,187 | +$49,057 | clears the bar | $12,620 | 0.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,562 | +$23,432 | clears the bar | $6,190 | 0.3 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,021 | +$23,891 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $58,209 | +$21,079 | clears the bar | $13,786 | 0.7 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $74,720 | +$37,590 | clears the bar | $10,477 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $50,307 | +$13,177 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $71,465 | +$34,335 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $58,822 | +$21,692 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,625 | +$38,495 | clears the bar | $15,351 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 40% 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.