cost savings

Automotive
$233 tuition & fees/credit
x 19 credits possible
+ 639 books (avg)
+ 304 automotive fee
$5,370
$5,300+
saved

diesel
technology
$233 tuition & fees/credit
x 19 credits possible
+ 639 books (avg)
+ 304 diesel fee
$5,370
$5,300+
saved

education
$233 tuition & fees/credit
x 35 credits possible
+ 1278 books & supplies (avg)
+ 350 educational fee
$9,783
$5,300+
saved

Engineering
Design
$233 tuition & fees/credit
x 25 credits possible
+ 1278 books (avg)
+ 416 manufacturing fee
+ 50 OSHA course
$7,569
$7,500+
saved

Healthcare
$233 tuition & fees/credit
x 29 credits possible
+ 1278 books (avg)
+ 290 nursing fee
+ 1500 additional nursing costs
$9,825
$9,800+
saved

information
technology
$233 tuition & fees/credit
x 35 credits possible
+ 1278 books (avg)
+ 560 networking fee
$9,993
$9,900+
saved

welding
$233 tuition & fees/credit
x 31 credits possible
+ 1278 books (avg)
+ 496 welding fee
+ 50 OSHA course
$9,047
$9,000+
saved

$233/Credit

Tuition & Fees @ NCC

(2025–2026
Academic Year)
*The cost savings do not include the costs for room and board. Currently at NCC, that will run between $4,331–$5,367 per semester. Costs can be significantly higher at other institutions.

average tuition & fees
at Iowa Institutions

NCC: $7350
4-year public: $10,669
4-year private: $33,621
Average Tuition & Fees (2024–2025 Academic Year) Student Expenses at Iowa Institutions
Source: Iowa College Student Aid Commission