Northeast Iowa Community College was originally known as Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. The college operates two main campuses in Calmar and Peosta. NICC enrolls more than 4,500 students annually. The campus at Calmar offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. NICC awards Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees.
NICC Calmer's students participate in a wide variety of clubs and organizations, including Business Professionals of America, National Student Nurses Association, NICC Student Nurses Association and Rodeo Club.
The main campus of Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar is in Calmar, IA (a rural area). The school is a public school. Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,810 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132-0400
General Phone: (563) 562-3263
http://www.nicc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 214 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 165 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 71 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, sales and marketing, retail, special products marketing |
| Construction Trades | 55 | electrician, carpentry, construction, plumbing |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 51 | agricultural machine operation, dairy production, agricultural production, agricultural operations, agricultural supply, crop production, food processing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | dental assistant, radiographer, respiratory care tech |
| Medical Administration | 45 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Mechanics and Repair | 34 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Office and Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer applications programming |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | massage therapy |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 10 | cosmetology, manicurist |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care provider, social work, community organization |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 3 | horticultural science |
| Media | 0 | desktop publishing and imaging |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 492 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 291 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 23 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar had a total enrollment of 4,810 students (3,249 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 84% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Minnesota | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Calmar, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 458700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 46 | 75 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 11 | $61,168 | 6 | $52,181 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $61,168 | 6 | $52,181 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $50,966 | 69 | $46,705 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $50,966 | 69 | $46,705 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural and Food Products Processing
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Crop Production
Dairy Husbandry and Production
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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