Northeast Iowa Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,850

5.41% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,523

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,378

27% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.7%

163 Graduates

About

Northeast Iowa Community College is a higher education institution located in Winneshiek County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northeast Iowa Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (102 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (68 degrees), and Agricultural Power Machinery Operation (31 degrees).

In 2023, 634 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeast Iowa Community College. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (580 degrees), 25.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College is $5,850, which is $−2,403 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Iowa Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 745 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College is $5,850, which is $2,403 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,523.

In 2023, 38% of undergraduate students attending Northeast Iowa Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 16% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,850

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College was $5,850. The cost of tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College is $−2,403 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northeast Iowa Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,523

2023 Value

34.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northeast Iowa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,523. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northeast Iowa Community College grew by 34.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeast Iowa Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,400

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeast Iowa Community College was of $8,400 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northeast Iowa Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

16%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

38% of undergraduate students at Northeast Iowa Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.6% with respect to 2022, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeast Iowa Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Iowa Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 745 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northeast Iowa Community College had a total enrollment of 4,378 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Iowa Community College is 1,180 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,198. This means that 27% of students enrolled at Northeast Iowa Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeast Iowa Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.8% White, 4.09% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.868% Two or More Races, 0.685% Asian, 0.206% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northeast Iowa Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.4%), followed by White Male (37.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.52%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeast Iowa Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,378 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Iowa Community College is 1,180 and the part-time enrollment is 3,198. This means that 27% of students enrolled at Northeast Iowa Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northeast Iowa Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northeast Iowa Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northeast Iowa Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northeast Iowa Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,887 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
179 enrolled students
Black or African American
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeast Iowa Community College is 88.8% White, 4.09% Hispanic or Latino, 3.13% Black or African American, 0.868% Two or More Races, 0.685% Asian, 0.206% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.206% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 88 students (2.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 156 more women than men received degrees from Northeast Iowa Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeast Iowa Community College is white (580 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northeast Iowa Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (102 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (68 degrees) and Agricultural Power Machinery Operation (31 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeast Iowa Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (76 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Iowa Community College are Registered nurses (1,466,843 people), Medical & health services managers (162,972 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,488 people), Pharmacists (136,363 people), and Other managers (116,614 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeast Iowa Community College in 2023 are Agriculture (76 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (41 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Health (247 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Iowa Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Northeast Iowa Community College are Agriculture (76 degrees awarded), Construction (36 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (41 degrees), Human Sciences (16 degrees), and Health (247 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeast Iowa Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northeast Iowa Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
102 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
68 degrees awarded
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
31 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Northeast Iowa Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 102 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northeast Iowa Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

239

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

395

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 239 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Iowa Community College, which is 0.605 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (395).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northeast Iowa Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Iowa Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.594 times less than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Iowa Community College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 26.7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 41% of students graduating from Northeast Iowa Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (58.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northeast Iowa Community College is Male and White (58.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
580 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded
Black or African American
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeast Iowa Community College is white (580 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (23 degrees).

1.42% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
368 degrees awarded
White Male
212 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeast Iowa Community College is white female (368 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (212 degrees).

Operations

Northeast Iowa Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.49M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.51M (33.7%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Northeast Iowa Community College had a total salary expenditure of 56.5M. Northeast Iowa Community College employs 111 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northeast Iowa Community College are Female No academic rank (60), and Male No academic rank (51).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College are: Management, with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 41 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Endowment

$4.49M

2023 Endowment

13%

growth from 2022

Northeast Iowa Community College has an endowment valued at about $4.49M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Northeast Iowa Community College grew 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.31M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northeast Iowa Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22M

2023 Salaries

5.18%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northeast Iowa Community College paid a median of $22M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($56.5M) and a 5.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.83% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.66% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.84M

Instructional Salaries

111

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northeast Iowa Community College paid a total of $6.84M to 111 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

111 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College was No academic rank with 111 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College were Management with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 41 employees, and Service with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College was Female No academic rank with 60 employees, and Male No academic rank with 51 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northeast Iowa Community College.

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