by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 18 schools across Iowa to determine which have the best value Associate Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our 2024 rankings named Des Moines Area Community College the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Iowa for students working on their associate degree. This large public school is located in Ankeny, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Des Moines Area Community College is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,017.
A rank of #2 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list means Western Iowa Tech Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western Iowa Tech Community College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,882.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list means Iowa Central Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Iowa Central Community College is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Iowa Central Community College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,232.
Out of the 18 associate degree schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Indian Hills Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Indian Hills Community College has the honor of being ranked #12 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,618.
A rank of #5 on our Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list means Iowa Western Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Iowa Western Community College is a public institution located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Iowa Western Community College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,917.
Kirkwood Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the school is a fairly large public institution.
Not only is Kirkwood Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $12,223.
Northeast Iowa Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #7. Northeast Iowa Community College is a small public school located in Calmar, Iowa.
Northeast Iowa Community College has the honor of being ranked #7 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,269.
Marshalltown Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. This small public school is located in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Not only is Marshalltown Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,887.
Southeastern Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Southeastern Community College is located in West Burlington, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Southeastern Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,888.
North Iowa Area Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #10. North Iowa Area Community College is a small public school located in Mason City, Iowa.
North Iowa Area Community College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $10,295.
Hawkeye Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Hawkeye Community College is located in Waterloo, Iowa and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Hawkeye Community College has the honor of being ranked #10 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $13,261.
Northwest Iowa Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public school situated in Sheldon, Iowa.
Northwest Iowa Community College has the honor of being ranked #9 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,054.
Southwestern Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Located in Creston, Iowa, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Southwestern Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,637.
Eastern Iowa Community College District ranked #14 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. This medium-sized public school is located in Davenport, Iowa.
Eastern Iowa Community College District has the honor of being ranked #13 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $14,178.
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Ellsworth Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Ellsworth Community College is a small public school located in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Not only is Ellsworth Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,179.
Iowa Lakes Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Iowa Lakes Community College is a small public school situated in Estherville, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Iowa Lakes Community College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,289.
Waldorf University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Waldorf is a private for-profit institution located in Forest City, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Waldorf University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $24,025.
Upper Iowa University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Associate Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. UIU is located in Fayette, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Upper Iowa University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $24,253.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
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