Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC)
Public two-year college in Calmar, IA that costs an average of $11,757 a year after financial aid and graduates 55% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,757
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
55%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$48,267
PublicRural (distant)1,697 undergraduates
Cost of NICC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,430 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,020 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,100 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,757 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,255 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,176 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,535 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,481 |
| $110,001+ | $17,165 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with NICC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,704 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,267 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 3rd of 11 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at NICC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (46)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $69,188 | $14,299 |
| Agricultural Mechanization | — | $62,594 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 12 | $60,680 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | 29 | $47,678 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 34 | $45,193 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 36 | $37,481 | $9,241 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | $37,325 | $10,825 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 53 | $35,119 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 18 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 26 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 25 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 | — | $8,697 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 27 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 9 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 38 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 7 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 145 | — | $10,011 |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (42)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 26 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 56 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 29 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 43 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 60 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 7 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 12 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 19 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 2 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 9 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 23 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| History | 3 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 230 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 8 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 142 | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 1 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | $11,505 | — | $45,714 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | $15,128 | — | $47,058 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | $16,324 | — | $46,335 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville | $10,553 | — | $47,167 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | $12,725 | — | $46,039 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon | $12,665 | — | $56,288 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown | $7,234 | — | $43,170 |
| Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls | $12,300 | — | $43,267 |
About NICC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Calmar, IA |
| Setting | Rural (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 1,697 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | nicc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does NICC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,430 a year (tuition and fees: $7,020 in-state, $8,100 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,757 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,255.
How much do NICC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,267 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 11 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is NICC's graduation rate?
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.