Iowa Western Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,916 students.
About This School
Iowa Western Community College is a public institution located in Council Bluffs, Iowa with approximately 2,916 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,629 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Iowa Western Community College is a public community college in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. The college was founded in 1966 and offers 84 programs in both vocational and technical areas as well as in liberal arts. It is also home to a flight school.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable starting point — at just $8,098 in median debt at graduation, students here leave with far less financial burden than at most schools. The concern is the earnings picture: $35,500 in median income a decade out is modest, so think carefully about which program you're choosing and whether it connects to a clear career path. Best suited for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school or who have a specific, in-demand trade or technical goal in mind.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Iowa Western Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($71,502 vs $61,982 nationally), and most below it in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($49,640 vs $65,389).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 321 | $42,987 | $44,125 | −$1,138 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 99 | $80,726 | $80,813 | −$87 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 24 | $62,400 | $58,424 | +$3,976 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 17 | $71,502 | $61,982 | +$9,520 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 15 | $35,425 | $35,660 | −$235 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 14 | $41,974 | $41,460 | +$514 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | $49,640 | $65,389 | −$15,749 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,916 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-1057
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Iowa Western Community College cost?
The average net price at Iowa Western Community College is about $14,629 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Iowa Western Community College?
Iowa Western Community College has a graduation rate of 40%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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