North Iowa Area Community College
Public certificate school in Mason City, IA that costs an average of $8,510 a year after financial aid and graduates 62% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$8,510
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
62%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,685
PublicRural (fringe)1,320 undergraduates
Cost of North Iowa Area Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,733 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,803 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,776 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,000 |
| Books and supplies | $1,830 |
| Average net price after aid | $8,510 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,214 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,314 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,442 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,301 |
| $110,001+ | $13,014 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with North Iowa Area Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 62% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,843 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,685 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 2nd of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 22% |
| Students with federal loans | 17% |
Majors and programs at North Iowa Area Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 14 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 57 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 25 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 35 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 4 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 25 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 6 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Human Services | 14 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 266 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 79 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 102 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 8 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 82 | $72,123 | $11,864 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 49 | $47,129 | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 22 | $44,747 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 620 | $32,847 | $10,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 20 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | — | — | — |
| Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 42 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 14 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 7 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 8 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 2 | — | — |
| Insurance | 2 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
| Psychology | 13 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington | $12,346 | — | $41,635 |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston | $12,751 | — | $43,908 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | $9,042 | — | $44,484 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport | $12,958 | — | $43,427 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines | $20,991 | — | $38,480 |
| Emmaus Bible College | Dubuque | $9,580 | 60% | $43,618 |
| PCI Academy-Ames | Ames | $22,697 | — | $32,830 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | $7,005 | — | $46,331 |
About North Iowa Area Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Mason City, IA |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 1,320 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | niacc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does North Iowa Area Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,733 a year (tuition and fees: $6,803 in-state, $9,776 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,510 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,214.
How much do North Iowa Area Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,685 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 26 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is North Iowa Area Community College's graduation rate?
62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.