North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, Iowa · Public · 1,320 undergraduates
All 6 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 | $8,471 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,723 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,644 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,376 |
| $110k and up | $13,705 |
| All families (average) | $10,010 |
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 | $43,023 | +$5,893 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $67,487 | +$30,357 | clears the bar | $13,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $54,985 | +$17,855 | clears the bar | $6,238 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $54,751 | +$17,621 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $39,021 | +$1,891 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | $37,818 | +$688 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.