What do Iowa Lakes Community College graduates earn?

Iowa Lakes Community College graduates report median earnings of $39,212 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Iowa Lakes Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 32% of graduates.

What share of Iowa Lakes Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Iowa Lakes Community College worth it?

Estherville, IA · Public · 2-year

Iowa Lakes Community College is a public, two-year institution in Estherville, Iowa (small town). It awarded 362 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and welding technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$39,212

Median earnings 4 years after

$47,158

Median earnings 10 years after

$43,108

Average net price

$13,933

Completion rate

50%

Completions (2024)

362

Years to pay back

1.2 years

Students (undergrad)

941

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$31,966	$40,957	43
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$61,157	$64,140	25
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$60,039	$61,784	20
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	$34,586	$55,107	16
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Mechanization	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	$36,699	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Journalism	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	163
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	22
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	14
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	13
Agricultural Production Operations, General	Associate	12
Business Administration and Management, General	Associate	12
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	Associate	11
Electrician	Associate	11
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation	Associate	8
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	Associate	8

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	32%	2,154
Retail Trade	13%	893
Manufacturing	12%	789
Wholesale Trade	6%	381
Accommodation and Food Services	5%	365
Construction	4%	298
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4%	257
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	3%	224

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