Nursing at Northwest Iowa Community College

Sheldon, IA · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

with a smaller student body of 856 in Sheldon, IA.

Program Analysis

At $62,453/yr, Nursing graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College land near the $69,474 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 47.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

The median debt load of $12,828 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

At #690 out of 947 programs, Northwest Iowa Community College's financial outcomes for Nursing trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Nursing connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

76 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
71
Low End
76
Score
76
High End
Earnings $62,453/yr (-10% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings
$62K
Reported median after graduation
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
47.5x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience
Program Tuition (In-State)
$14,220
Out-of-state: $14,820
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,828
2.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$57,723
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

What can you do with a Nursing credential from Northwest Iowa Community College? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing at Northwest Iowa Community College?
A score of 76/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Northwest Iowa Community College trails the majority of Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Nursing to AI automation?
The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Northwest Iowa Community College graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
What's the typical debt for Nursing graduates from Northwest Iowa Community College?
Median debt of just $12,828 against $62,453/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing graduates?
If Northwest Iowa Community College's tuition gives you pause, consider that 4 DOL-registered apprenticeship pathways exist for Nursing. You'd earn while training, avoiding student debt entirely — though completion takes longer than a certificate program.
Is there demand for Nursing workers?
With approximately 292,500 annual openings across mapped careers, Nursing offers a very large employment pool. Northwest Iowa Community College graduates enter a market shaped by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →