Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, Iowa · Public · 864 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 24 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,368 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,253 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,263 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,573 |
| $110k and up | $19,325 |
| All families (average) | $14,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $96,897 | +$59,767 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,666 | +$7,536 | clears the bar | $7,800 | 1 yr |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,862 | +$26,732 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $64,337 | +$27,207 | clears the bar | $12,828 | 0.5 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $61,907 | +$24,777 | clears the bar | $11,326 | 0.5 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $66,319 | +$29,189 | clears the bar | $11,990 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $82,018 | +$44,888 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,481 | +$24,351 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Associate's Degree | $72,286 | +$35,156 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.