by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Western Iowa Tech Community College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Western Iowa Tech Community College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Western Iowa Tech Community College, students can earn anything from certificates through the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 3,436 undergraduate (3,436 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
These majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $53,454 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $46,464 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $34,353 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $34,298 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $32,599 |
Browse every major at Western Iowa Tech Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,718 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. · Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
553 | $34,298 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
150 | $34,353 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
86 | $53,454 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
47 | $23,664 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
27 | $29,265 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Physical Therapy Assistant. · Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. |
20 | $30,612 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
103 | $32,599 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
28 | $32,152 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
40 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
17 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. |
17 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
12 | $31,212 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
8 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
34 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
33 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. |
64 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
69 | $25,496 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. · Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
32 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
12 | $46,464 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
47 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
21 | $29,397 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
12 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. · Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
21 | $23,373 |
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. · Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. |
20 | $21,765 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
36 | $19,772 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
29 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
14 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling. · Agricultural Business and Management, General. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation. ↳ Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Public Relations/Image Management. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, 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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