Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians at Iowa Lakes Community College
Ranked 3rd of 18 associate programs in Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Iowa Lakes Community College's associate program in Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians earn a median $67,906 one year after graduating, rising to $106,578 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 15% above the national median of $73,565 for this field, ranking 3rd of 18 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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