Vocational Programs at Northwest Iowa Community College
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.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $7,410 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 31 Programs |
| Enrollment | 1,811 Students |
| Online Students | 765 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of Northwest Iowa CC are $7,110 for Iowa residents and $7,410 for other students. The tuition per credit hour of Northwest Iowa CC is $183 for Iowa residents and $193 for other students.
| Iowa Residents | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $7,110 | $7,410 |
| Cost Per Credit | $183 | $193 |
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
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 programs (2 online) | 5 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 program (1 online) | 3 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 program (1 online) | 2 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 2 programs | 11 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 7 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 1 program | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 program (1 online) | 48 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 program (1 online) | 48 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 2 programs | 22 |
| Electrician | 1 program | 13 |
| Lineworker | 1 program | 9 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 3 programs | 50 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 23 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 18 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 9 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 2 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 2 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | 1 program | 3 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 1 program | 3 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 programs (1 online) | 40 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 1 program (1 online) | 3 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 1 program | 8 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 29 |
| Business [+] | 3 programs (3 online) | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 program (1 online) | 9 |
| Accounting | 1 program (1 online) | 14 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program (1 online) | 0 |
| Total | 18 programs (7 online) | 204 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 programs (2 online) | 11 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 program (1 online) | 8 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 program (1 online) | 3 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 program | 5 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 1 program | 5 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 48 |
| Lineworker | 1 program | 48 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 6 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 6 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 8 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 programs (1 online) | 45 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 1 program (1 online) | 11 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 1 program | 1 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 33 |
| Business [+] | 3 programs (2 online) | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 program (1 online) | 5 |
| Accounting | 1 program (1 online) | 16 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 1 program | 1 |
| Total | 12 programs (5 online) | 145 |
Northwest Iowa Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Student Population
At Northwest Iowa Community College, there are total 1,811 students. By gender, there are 790 men and 1,021 women students at Northwest Iowa CC. The next table summarizes the student population at Northwest Iowa CC.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,811 | 790 | 1,021 |
| American Indian/Native American | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Asian | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Black/African American | 61 | 20 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 54 | 101 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| White | 1,496 | 679 | 817 |
| Two More | 29 | 8 | 21 |
| Un-Known | 32 | 15 | 17 |