Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs in Iowa
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette | $52,322 | $23,093 |
| 2 | Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | $46,225 | $14,209 |
| 3 | Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids | $46,104 | $11,938 |
| 4 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | $45,505 | $11,000 |
| 5 | Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown | $45,363 | $9,960 |
| 6 | Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon | $44,666 | $8,414 |
| 7 | Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | $43,143 | $10,418 |
| 8 | North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City | $43,023 | $9,335 |
| 9 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | $42,987 | $11,193 |
| 10 | Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | $42,374 | $14,237 |
| 11 | Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport | $41,993 | $10,875 |
| 12 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | $41,319 | $11,330 |
| 13 | Southwestern Community College | Creston | $41,170 | $11,000 |
| 14 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls | $41,131 | $12,000 |
| 15 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville | $40,957 | $11,003 |
| 16 | Southeastern Community College | West Burlington | $40,132 | $11,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.