Northeast Iowa Community College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,550

2.78% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,097

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,355

22.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

48.6%

175 Graduates

About

Northeast Iowa Community College is a higher education institution located in Winneshiek County, IA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northeast Iowa Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (94 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (93 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2022, 596 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeast Iowa Community College. 66.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (548 degrees), 36.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College is $5,550, which is $−2,562 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Iowa Community College was 3%, corresponding to 24 out of the 799 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College is $5,550, which is $2,562 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,097.

In 2022, 45% of undergraduate students attending Northeast Iowa Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,550

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College was $5,550. The cost of tuition at Northeast Iowa Community College is $−2,562 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,097

2022 Value

17.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Northeast Iowa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,097. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Northeast Iowa Community College grew by 17.2%.

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

$8,000

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeast Iowa Community College was of $8,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Northeast Iowa Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 9.76% with respect to 2021, when 41% 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northeast Iowa Community College was 3%, which represents 24 out of the 799 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 4,355 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Iowa Community College is 967 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,388. This means that 22.2% 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 89.7% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.15% Black or African American, 0.918% Two or More Races, 0.689% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.207% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeast Iowa Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.2%), followed by White Male (40.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.38%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeast Iowa Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,355 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeast Iowa Community College is 967 and the part-time enrollment is 3,388. This means that 22.2% of students enrolled at Northeast Iowa Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

53%

2022 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), 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 (2022)

White
3,906 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
170 enrolled students
Black or African American
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeast Iowa Community College is 89.7% White, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.15% Black or African American, 0.918% Two or More Races, 0.689% Asian, 0.253% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.207% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 202 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 (548 degrees awarded). There were 36.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northeast Iowa Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (94 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (93 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Construction (32 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), and Human Sciences (20 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 (1,409,073 people), Medical & health services managers (158,882 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (141,905 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (141,514 people), and Pharmacists (135,647 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeast Iowa Community College in 2022 are Construction (32 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), and Health (232 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Northeast Iowa Community College are Construction (32 degrees awarded), Precision Production (23 degrees), Human Sciences (20 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (39 degrees), and Health (232 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,525,137 people), Elementary & secondary schools (395,763 people), Outpatient care centers (257,951 people), Offices of physicians (211,862 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (176,587 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 (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
94 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
93 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Northeast Iowa Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 94 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

197

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

399

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 197 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Iowa Community College, which is 0.494 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (399).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Iowa Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.324 times less than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Northeast Iowa Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 17.6 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 35% 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, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Northeast Iowa Community College is Female and Two or More Races (60% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
548 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeast Iowa Community College is white (548 degrees awarded). There were 36.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

1.68% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
365 degrees awarded
White Male
183 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeast Iowa Community College is white female (365 degrees awarded). There were 1.99 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (183 degrees).

Operations

Northeast Iowa Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.97M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 151k (3.81%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Northeast Iowa Community College had a total salary expenditure of 58.3M. Northeast Iowa Community College employs 106 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northeast Iowa Community College are Female No academic rank (58), and Male No academic rank (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College are: Management, with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Endowment

$3.97M

2022 Endowment

23.2%

growth from 2021

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

$20.9M

2022 Salaries

4.83%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Northeast Iowa Community College paid a median of $20.9M in salaries, which represents 35.8% of their overall expenditure ($58.3M) and a 4.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.66% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.88% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$6.29M

Instructional Salaries

106

Number of Employees

In 2022, Northeast Iowa Community College paid a total of $6.29M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

106 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College was No academic rank with 106 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College were Management with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northeast Iowa Community College was Female No academic rank with 58 employees, and Male No academic rank with 48 employees.

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

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