Northwest Iowa Community College Career Programs

Northwest Iowa Community College (referred to as Northwest Iowa CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Sheldon, IA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Northwest Iowa Community College is $7,110 for Iowa residents and $7,410 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 1,811 and the students to faculty ratio is 6.67% (15 to 1).Northwest Iowa Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $7,410
  • Number of Programs: 31 programs

Northwest Iowa CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Northwest Iowa Community College are $7,110 for Iowa residents and $7,410 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 4.82% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Northwest Iowa Community College
Iowa residentsOut of State
2018-2019$6,120$6,420
2019-2020$6,240$6,540
2020-2021$6,390$6,690
2021-2022$6,540$6,840
2022-2023$6,870$7,170
2023-2024$7,110$7,410

Who Accredits Northwest Iowa Community College

Northwest Iowa Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Northwest Iowa Community College offers 30 career programs and 12 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 349 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Northwest Iowa CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Northwest Iowa CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)5
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program (1 online)3
Computer Support Specialist1 program (1 online)2
Engineering Technology [+] 2 programs 11
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 7
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)48
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)48
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 22
Electrician1 program 13
Lineworker1 program 9
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 50
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician1 program 23
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 18
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 9
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 2
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 2
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program 3
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (1 online)40
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)3
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 29
Business [+] 3 programs (3 online)23
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)9
Accounting1 program (1 online)14
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program (1 online)0
Total18 programs (7 online)204
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)11
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program (1 online)8
Computer Support Specialist1 program (1 online)3
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program 5
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 5
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 48
Lineworker1 program 48
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 6
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 6
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 8
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs (1 online)45
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)11
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 33
Business [+] 3 programs (2 online)22
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)5
Accounting1 program (1 online)16
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science1 program 1
Total12 programs (5 online)145

Student Population

At Northwest Iowa Community College, there are total 1,811 students. Among them, 765 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 790 men and 1,021 women students at Northwest Iowa CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Northwest Iowa CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Northwest Iowa Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,8117901,021
American Indian/Native American1789
Asian17611
Black/African American612041
Hispanic15554101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander404
White1,496679817
Two More29821
Un-Known321517
Student Population in Online Programs at Northwest Iowa CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students1,811765416630

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