Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 458700
- Phone: (712) 707-7000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
84%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
14FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,890Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Liberal Arts Degree
The liberal arts program at Northeast Iowa Community College – Calmar prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Iowa colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.
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Northeast Iowa Community College – Calmar (NICC)
101 Seventh St SW, Orange City, IA
Northeast Iowa Community College was founded in Calmar, Iowa in 1966. Originally known as Northeast Iowa Technical Institute, the school became a community college in 1988. When the college first opened it served 170 students, currently the school services of 5000. NICC Calmar operates several campuses and learning centers which can be found in Dubuque, Cresco, Manchester Regional Education Partnership, Oelwein, Town Clock Center and Waukon. Additionally, NICC Calmar has made agreements with many 4 year institutions ensure that students' credits will transfer.
Academics
NICC offers associate degrees, diplomas and certificates for students pursuing career or transfer to a four year institution. The school has many vocational programs as well as offering GED services and distance learning opportunities. NICC offers a quality education for a reasonable price to meet the needs of the community.
Programs offered include:
- Business Administration
- Carpentry
- Cosmetology
- Early Childhood Education
- Massage Therapy
- Radiologic Technology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at NICC Calmar should complete the online application and visit the school on one of its “Welcome Wednesday Visit Days” or schedule an appointment for a visit at one of the desired campuses. Students will also need to supply the school with high school and/or college transcripts, placement test scores and ACT/SAT test scores (If Applicable). Students interested in receiving financial aid should contact the financial aid office and request more information.
Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NICC offers an associate's degree program in liberal arts.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 59 |
Female | 87 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 4 |
White | 134 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Unknown | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at NICC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Description
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants NICC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Northeast Iowa Community College – Calmar may offer student services including:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care