Computer Programming at Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA · Associate's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Indian Hills Community College graduates in computer programming earn 48% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indian Hills Community College Compares for Computer Programming
All 54 colleges reporting computer programming earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $87,708 | $83,780 | #5 | $55,069 |
| 2 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $86,910 | $92,746 | #1 | $55,996 |
| 3 | Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA | $86,187 | $90,658 | #2 | $63,559 |
| 4 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $79,878 | $85,020 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Missouri Southern State University Joplin, MO | $79,023 | $84,729 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $77,481 | $80,623 | #7 | $54,652 |
| 7 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $77,267 | $80,400 | #8 | — |
| 8 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $76,683 | $81,619 | #6 | — |
| 9 | Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $73,172 | $78,456 | #9 | $46,804 |
| 10 | Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA | $71,717 | $65,964 | #20 | — |
Other Majors at Indian Hills Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $74,720 | $68,590 | #17 of 59 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,261 | $56,923 | #794 of 962 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $71,465 | — | #40 of 60 |
| Precision Metal Working | $58,822 | — | #32 of 66 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,209 | $57,921 | #169 of 237 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $57,946 | $43,781 | #439 of 560 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,307 | — | #142 of 426 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $49,675 | $50,901 | #157 of 176 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,014 | $36,313 | #176 of 476 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,143 | $27,483 | #461 of 947 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | $41,166 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indian Hills Community College computer programming graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,559 one year after graduating and $86,187 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indian Hills Community College rank for computer programming?
Among 54 colleges reporting earnings for computer programming graduates, Indian Hills Community College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer programming at Indian Hills Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 48% more than the national median for computer programming ($58,070), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,620.
← All data for Indian Hills Community College · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.