Agriculture at Northeast Iowa Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Agriculture, you may want to check out the program at Northeast Iowa Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northeast Iowa Community College is in Calmar, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Northeast Iowa Community College
Many students take online classes at Northeast Iowa Community College. Among 4,808 students, 841 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,792 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Northeast Iowa Community College
Rankings can help you compare Northeast Iowa Community College’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #6 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #15 of 17 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #23 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #54 of 75 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 523 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #247 of 521 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Northeast Iowa Community College
Graduates of Northeast Iowa Community College’s Agriculture program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,143 |
| 2 years | $35,441 |
| 3 years | $48,967 |
| 4 years | $45,162 |
| 5 years | $57,351 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from Northeast Iowa Community College take home a median $45,162, compared with $42,035 for all Northeast Iowa Community College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Northeast Iowa Community College comes in at $7,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Graduates of the Agriculture program at Northeast Iowa Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
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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