North Idaho College (NIC)
Public two-year college in Coeur d'Alene, ID that costs an average of $5,914 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,914
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$42,513
PublicSmall city2,619 undergraduates
Cost of NIC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,884 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,528 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,880 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,900 |
| Books and supplies | $2,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,914 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,634 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $4,902 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,992 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,504 |
| $110,001+ | $11,430 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with NIC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 36% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,167 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $42,513 |
| Rank in Idaho (earnings) | 4th of 4 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,716 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $110 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 14% |
Majors and programs at NIC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,012 | $39,667 | $8,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 83 | $39,227 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 117 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 32 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 4 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 58 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 14 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 11 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 25 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 3 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 32 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 33 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (78)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 152 | $80,746 | $13,158 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 31 | $51,517 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 32 | $48,022 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 655 | $38,182 | $8,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 37 | $24,412 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 1 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 3 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 3 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 71 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 27 | — | — |
| Carpenters | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 22 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Education | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 11 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 11 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 1 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 4 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 8 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Music | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 3 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 8 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 7 | — | — |
| Physics | 2 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 14 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 18 | — | — |
| Psychology | 22 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Social Work | 41 | — | — |
| Sociology | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 6 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Idaho
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls | $9,371 | — | $43,774 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | Idaho Falls | $5,384 | — | $45,387 |
| College of Western Idaho | Nampa | $11,193 | — | $46,214 |
About NIC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Coeur d'Alene, ID |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,619 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | nic.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NIC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,884 a year (tuition and fees: $3,528 in-state, $8,880 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,914 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,634.
How much do NIC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $42,513 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th of 4 similar colleges in Idaho.
What is NIC's graduation rate?
36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.