Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Northeast Iowa Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Community College | — | $52,867 | — | — |
| Iowa Western Community College | $65,268 | $61,481 | $27,938 | 0.43 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $64,461 | $55,214 | $22,957 | 0.36 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $63,867 | $55,094 | $37,286 | 0.58 |
| Southwestern Community College | $63,505 | $51,768 | $20,300 | 0.32 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $63,214 | $58,064 | $22,597 | 0.36 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs | $6,780 | $65,268 | $27,938 |
| Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids | $5,980 | $64,461 | $22,957 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines | $17,328 | $63,867 | $37,286 |
| Southwestern Community College Creston | $7,024 | $63,505 | $20,300 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City | $5,042 | $63,214 | $22,597 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northeast Iowa Community College, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.