Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA · Associate's Degree · about 461 graduates a year
Iowa Central Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa Central Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 586 | Hudson Valley Community College Troy, NY | $41,374 | $39,379 | #750 | $28,464 |
| 587 | Zane State College Zanesville, OH | $41,369 | $44,147 | #453 | — |
| 588 | Kaskaskia College Centralia, IL | $41,319 | $40,596 | #689 | $30,605 |
| 589 | Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA | $41,319 | $43,463 | #506 | $23,747 |
| 590 | Passaic County Community College Paterson, NJ | $41,315 | $36,262 | #860 | $25,017 |
| 591 | Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN | $41,299 | $45,115 | #389 | $26,915 |
| 592 | College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA | $41,286 | $37,568 | #820 | $23,856 |
Other Majors at Iowa Central Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,402 | $56,562 | #842 of 962 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $70,048 | $53,083 | #9 of 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,596 | $50,501 | #243 of 560 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $60,982 | $43,253 | #23 of 87 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $59,365 | $59,746 | #161 of 237 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $58,259 | $49,556 | #98 of 176 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,782 | — | #177 of 547 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $50,555 | — | #9 of 21 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,068 | — | #129 of 225 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $45,922 | $39,121 | #242 of 426 |
| Social Work | $39,933 | $25,197 | #21 of 36 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $35,406 | $34,244 | #440 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa Central Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,747 one year after graduating and $41,319 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa Central Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Iowa Central Community College ranks #589 by median pay four years after graduation, and #506 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Iowa Central Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.