YOU RARELY GET ANYWHERE WITHOUT A DECENT EDUCATION.

From teaching our toddlers to retooling workforce skills, the educational system found in North Central Iowa works hard at providing a well-rounded education utilizing everything from pencils to the latest in technology.

North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City (NIACC) More than 3,000 enrolled students
Student-to-facility ratio of 13:1
Bachelor degrees can be achieved through NIACC's partnership with Buena Vista University.

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at NIACC provide programs, services and resources for aspiring & current business owners

Waldorf College in Forest City is where students can pursue Associate in Arts, Science, Science Business, and Applied Science degrees. 97% of Waldorf's students receive financial aid.
Student-to-facility ratio is 15:1
All full-time students issued laptop computer to use while attending

Kaplan University in Mason City offers Allied Health, Arts and Sciences, Business, Criminal Justice/Legal, Information Technology and Nursing.
Kaplan also offers online masters, bachelors, associates and professional law degrees as well as online certificate program.

Within the State of Iowa your student can access some of the finest land-grant universities in the nation
Iowa State University University of Iowa University of Northern Iowa

We also offer a wide choice of public and parochial K-12 schools throughout the region.