Nursing at Northwest Iowa Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Northwest Iowa Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Iowa Community College sits in Sheldon, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 39 nursing graduations were recorded at Northwest Iowa Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Iowa Community College
Online coursework is an option at Northwest Iowa Community College. Of 1,907 students, 757 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 436 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northwest Iowa Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #15 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #26 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #74 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #164 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #965 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1511 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College
Students who complete Northwest Iowa Community College’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,136 |
| 2 years | $50,439 |
| 3 years | $52,233 |
| 4 years | $54,093 |
| 5 years | $57,723 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College take home a median $54,093, compared with $59,769 for all Northwest Iowa Community College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College is $20,886.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College are 87% women (34) and 13% men (5).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Northwest Iowa Community College
Among the 39 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College, 87% were women (34) and 13% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
Minority students account for 38% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northwest Iowa Community College
This Nursing program at Northwest Iowa Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Northwest Iowa Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying 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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