North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, Iowa

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1918Rural, near a citySEVP certified

About

North Iowa Area Community College, also called NIACC (English pronunciation: /ˈnaɪæk/ ) is a public community college located in Mason City, Iowa. NIACC serves the general public and a geographical area covering 11 north-central Iowa counties, including the cities of Mason City, Forest City, Charles City, Hampton, and Clear Lake. NIACC, the oldest community college in Iowa, holds the distinction of being the first public two-year junior college in the state. Other area communities served by the college include Osage, Garner, Northwood, Belmond, Lake Mills, Britt, St. Ansgar, and Greene.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$9,776
Estimated total for international students: US$18,706
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$6,803
Total cost for in-state students: US$15,733

Net price calculatorniacc.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,320
International undergraduates: 4%
Students per teacher: 23 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 62%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$44,685

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (67)

Associate's degrees40 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnimal SciencesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFine and Studio ArtsGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHistoryHuman Services, GeneralInsuranceLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPrecision Metal WorkingPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificates27 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesCarpentersComputer ProgrammingComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHuman Services, GeneralLegal Support ServicesPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching Assistants/AidesVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.