North Iowa Area Community College

North Iowa Area Community College is a public, two-year institution located in Mason City, Iowa, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 3,261 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 73% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide array of career and technical programs. Skilled trades certificates include Carpentry/Carpenter, Welding Technology/Welder, Heating Air Conditioning Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Tool and Die Technology/Technician. Technology programs include Computer Support Specialist, Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. Health programs include Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, offered across both certificate levels.

Mason City is a regional hub in northern Iowa, and North Iowa Area Community College plays a central role in providing workforce training for the surrounding rural and small-city communities. The college's diverse program mix addresses local industry needs across healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and technology sectors.