Nursing at North Iowa Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what North Iowa Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Iowa Area Community College sits in Mason City, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at North Iowa Area Community College
Many students take online classes at North Iowa Area Community College. Among 2,662 students, 599 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,078 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at North Iowa Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare North Iowa Area Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #16 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #24 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #113 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #624 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1286 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from North Iowa Area Community College
Students who complete North Iowa Area Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,258 |
| 2 years | $57,995 |
| 3 years | $57,593 |
| 4 years | $59,465 |
| 5 years | $69,839 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from North Iowa Area Community College report median earnings of $59,465, compared with $39,977 for all North Iowa Area Community College graduates — about 49% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from North Iowa Area Community College comes in at $15,600.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at North Iowa Area Community College
The Nursing program at North Iowa Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 35 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at North Iowa Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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