Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA · Associate's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Northwest Iowa Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Iowa 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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| 364 | Georgia Highlands College Rome, GA | $44,693 | $46,266 | #323 | $28,403 |
| 365 | Great Bay Community College Portsmouth, NH | $44,692 | $41,166 | #653 | $35,497 |
| 366 | Central Arizona College Coolidge, AZ | $44,672 | $45,901 | #335 | $29,819 |
| 367 | Northwest Iowa Community College Sheldon, IA | $44,666 | $46,983 | #282 | $27,677 |
| 368 | San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA | $44,652 | $40,630 | #687 | — |
| 369 | City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago, IL | $44,635 | $43,854 | #476 | $29,168 |
| 370 | Brightpoint Community College Chester, VA | $44,635 | $40,644 | #686 | $25,240 |
Other Majors at Northwest Iowa Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | $82,018 | — | #17 of 52 |
| Ground Transportation | $72,286 | $60,943 | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $66,319 | $44,875 | #10 of 26 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,337 | $62,453 | #946 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $61,907 | $52,174 | #65 of 176 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Iowa Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,677 one year after graduating and $44,666 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Iowa 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, Northwest Iowa Community College ranks #367 by median pay four years after graduation, and #282 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Northwest Iowa Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $7,800.
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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.