Liberal Arts General Studies at Northwest Iowa Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Northwest Iowa Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest Iowa Community College is in Sheldon, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded at Northwest Iowa Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwest Iowa Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Northwest Iowa Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Iowa Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #14 of 24 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #15 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #61 of 142 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #69 of 144 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #474 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #881 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College
Graduates of Northwest Iowa Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,870 |
| 2 years | $26,739 |
| 3 years | $32,043 |
| 4 years | $35,003 |
| 5 years | $41,727 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College earn a median of $35,003, compared with $59,769 for all Northwest Iowa Community College graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College is $8,414.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northwest Iowa Community College are 62% women (20) and 38% men (12).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Northwest Iowa Community College
Of the 32 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Northwest Iowa Community College, 62% were women (20) and 38% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Northwest Iowa Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northwest Iowa Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northwest Iowa Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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