Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA · Associate's Degree · about 294 graduates a year
North Iowa Area Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How North Iowa Area 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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| 465 | Midland College Midland, TX | $43,092 | $43,812 | #480 | $24,147 |
| 466 | Morton College Cicero, IL | $43,070 | $42,316 | #597 | $31,829 |
| 467 | South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA | $43,024 | $39,573 | #736 | $29,056 |
| 468 | North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA | $43,023 | $45,255 | #380 | $27,433 |
| 469 | Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL | $43,004 | $42,251 | #600 | $22,700 |
| 470 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $42,988 | $42,730 | #567 | $13,833 |
| 471 | Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA | $42,987 | $45,217 | #385 | $28,291 |
Other Majors at North Iowa Area Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $67,487 | $58,096 | #925 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $54,985 | $47,882 | #115 of 176 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $54,751 | $44,455 | #64 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Iowa Area Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,433 one year after graduating and $43,023 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Iowa Area 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, North Iowa Area Community College ranks #468 by median pay four years after graduation, and #380 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at North Iowa Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,250.
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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.