by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Northwest Iowa Community College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
The student-to-faculty ratio at Northwest Iowa Community College is about average at 16 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 100% of instructors full time, Northwest Iowa Community College is above the national average of 47%.
For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.
Students at Northwest Iowa Community College can choose from 18 majors with reported graduates spanning 9 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Northwest Iowa Community College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
The most popular majors at Northwest Iowa Community College, measured by graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 78 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 55 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 39 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 |
For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.
Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Northwest Iowa Community College:
Each page below covers one part of academic life at Northwest Iowa Community College in more detail: