by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Iowa Western Community College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Iowa Western Community College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
Iowa Western Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,660 undergraduate (2,660 total)
The most popular majors at Iowa Western Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
The following majors at Iowa Western Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $56,371 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,259 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $41,886 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $37,176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $28,250 |
Explore the full list of majors at Iowa Western Community College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,330 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
155 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
110 | $53,259 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
33 | $56,371 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
9 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
7 | $37,176 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
240 | $28,250 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
98 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
11 | NA |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
11 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. · Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
42 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
39 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician. · Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
74 | $41,886 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
82 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. · Laser and Optical Technology/Technician. |
50 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. · Robotics Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CONSTRUCTION TRADES. ↳ Construction Trades. |
27 | NA |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
20 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations. |
35 | NA |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant. · Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Institutional Food Workers. |
45 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
36 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. · Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
16 | $25,448 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
4 | NA |
| Social Work. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
5 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Musical Theatre. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
4 | NA |
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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