Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IA · Associate's Degree · about 146 graduates a year
Iowa Lakes Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 7% 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 Lakes 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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| 616 | Nash Community College Rocky Mount, NC | $40,987 | $43,985 | #465 | $26,973 |
| 617 | Walters State Community College Morristown, TN | $40,973 | $44,759 | #414 | $24,893 |
| 618 | Cowley County Community College Arkansas City, KS | $40,969 | $42,532 | #577 | $25,966 |
| 619 | Iowa Lakes Community College Estherville, IA | $40,957 | $43,082 | #535 | $31,966 |
| 620 | Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL | $40,919 | $43,553 | #501 | $26,671 |
| 621 | West Shore Community College Scottville, MI | $40,909 | $43,134 | #530 | $25,852 |
| 622 | North Central Missouri College Trenton, MO | $40,900 | $43,853 | #477 | $24,483 |
Other Majors at Iowa Lakes Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,140 | $61,157 | #950 of 962 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | $61,784 | $60,039 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $51,598 | — | #147 of 176 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $36,699 | — | #108 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa Lakes Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,966 one year after graduating and $40,957 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa Lakes 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 Lakes Community College ranks #619 by median pay four years after graduation, and #535 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Iowa Lakes Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% 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.