Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, Iowa · Public · 941 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,420 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,764 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,097 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,461 |
| $110k and up | $17,325 |
| All families (average) | $13,933 |
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 | $40,957 | +$3,827 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.9 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $36,699 | -$431 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $64,140 | +$27,010 | clears the bar | $20,426 | 0.8 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $51,598 | +$14,468 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,107 | +$17,977 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $61,784 | +$24,654 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.