Program Payoff

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, Iowa. 85 certificate and associate programs, public. 85 of them report what graduates earn; for the rest, the figure below is what the occupation pays in Iowa.

ProgramCredentialMedian debtGraduates earnThe occupation pays
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $10,477 $57,318 (30) $74,840
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Computer Programming Associate's degree $12,620 $54,035 (20) $114,890
Software Developers
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $52,107 (16) $74,840
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's degree $17,334 $48,667 (118) $78,630
Registered Nurses
Precision Metal Working Associate's degree $47,513 (15) $55,090
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's degree $43,798 (22) $128,490
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's degree $39,663 (49) $45,480
Medical Assistants
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate's degree $14,375 $38,289 (18) $114,890
Software Developers
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Undergraduate certificate $13,000 $36,848 (17) $39,350
Nursing Assistants
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree $11,000 $35,060 (37) $50,510
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's degree $32,119 (11) $37,080
Security Guards
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's degree $29,141 (13) $40,980
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's degree $9,500 $28,357 (174) $71,680
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate $6,190 not published $128,490
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's degree $13,786 not published $128,490
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Undergraduate certificate $15,351 not published $78,630
Registered Nurses
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate $12,000 not published $50,510
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Accounting and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $48,180
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Accounting and Related Services Associate's degree not published $48,180
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Agricultural Engineering Undergraduate certificate not published $147,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Agricultural Engineering Associate's degree not published $147,320
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Agricultural Production Operations Associate's degree not published $36,480
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Air Transportation Undergraduate certificate not published $99,010
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Air Transportation Associate's degree not published $99,010
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $128,490
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate certificate not published $45,480
Medical Assistants
Animal Sciences Associate's degree not published $48,200
Farm and Home Management Educators
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Undergraduate certificate not published $46,610
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services Associate's degree not published $46,610
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Biology, General Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $48,050
Biological Technicians
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's degree not published $87,690
General and Operations Managers
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Undergraduate certificate not published $46,090
Customer Service Representatives
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's degree not published $46,090
Customer Service Representatives
Carpenters Undergraduate certificate not published $78,510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Carpenters Associate's degree not published $78,510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Chemistry Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $128,490
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Associate's degree not published $128,490
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Communication and Media Studies Associate's degree not published $62,970
Public Relations Specialists
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Undergraduate certificate not published $114,890
Software Developers
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's degree not published $96,540
Project Management Specialists
Construction Management Associate's degree not published $96,540
Project Management Specialists
Construction Trades, General Undergraduate certificate not published $78,510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Construction Trades, General Associate's degree not published $78,510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $35,670
Cooks, Restaurant
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's degree not published $35,670
Cooks, Restaurant
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Associate's degree not published $72,690
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $64,220
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $64,220
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Associate's degree not published $77,740
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $74,840
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $48,680
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $48,680
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $74,840
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $74,880
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $74,880
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
English Language and Literature, General Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $87,690
General and Operations Managers
Fine and Studio Arts Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Food Science and Technology Undergraduate certificate not published $48,300
Food Batchmakers
Geography and Cartography Associate's degree not published $128,080
Managers, All Other
Ground Transportation Undergraduate certificate not published $58,070
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Health and Medical Administrative Services Undergraduate certificate not published $40,980
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Undergraduate certificate not published $60,680
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $64,400
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $64,400
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
History Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's degree not published $80,470
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $28,420
Childcare Workers
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's degree not published $28,420
Childcare Workers
Human Services, General Associate's degree not published $42,480
Social and Human Service Assistants
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Undergraduate certificate not published $71,680
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Mathematics Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Physics Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Plant Sciences Associate's degree not published $96,310
Soil and Plant Scientists
Political Science and Government Associate's degree not published $61,200
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Precision Metal Working Undergraduate certificate not published $55,090
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Psychology, General Associate's degree not published $128,080
Managers, All Other
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Associate's degree not published $128,080
Managers, All Other
Social Work Associate's degree not published $52,250
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Sociology Associate's degree not published $128,080
Managers, All Other
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Undergraduate certificate not published $128,490
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's degree not published $60,580
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Associate's degree not published $60,580
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

"Graduates earn" is the median two years after completing, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10; the number in brackets is how many graduates it covers. A dash means the Department has not published a figure — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates — and never that the figure is zero. "The occupation pays" is the state median for the occupation the program leads to, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and describes everyone in that job rather than graduates of this school.