Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians at Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · Associate's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Iowa Western Community College graduates in audiovisual communications technologies/technicians earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa Western Community College Compares for Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
All 26 colleges reporting audiovisual communications technologies/technicians earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE | $45,059 | $46,570 | #2 | — |
| 2 | Full Sail University Winter Park, FL | $44,156 | $46,998 | #1 | $27,597 |
| 3 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $43,668 | $41,712 | #4 | — |
| 4 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $41,517 | $39,516 | #5 | $29,299 |
| 5 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $41,418 | $43,567 | #3 | — |
| 6 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $37,383 | $35,581 | #11 | $18,929 |
| 7 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $36,824 | $34,900 | #17 | $31,172 |
| 8 | MediaTech Institute-Dallas Dallas, TX | $36,762 | $37,376 | #7 | $21,151 |
| 9 | Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA | $35,425 | $37,263 | #8 | $24,428 |
| 10 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $35,421 | $38,000 | #6 | — |
| 11 | Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-salem, NC | $34,696 | $37,234 | #9 | — |
| 12 | Monroe Community College Rochester, NY | $34,473 | $32,811 | #21 | — |
Other Majors at Iowa Western Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $80,726 | $65,268 | #449 of 962 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $71,502 | $64,917 | #71 of 237 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $62,400 | $46,852 | #62 of 176 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $49,640 | $43,991 | #531 of 560 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,987 | $28,291 | #471 of 947 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $41,974 | — | #69 of 124 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa Western Community College audiovisual communications technologies/technicians graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $24,428 one year after graduating and $35,425 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa Western Community College rank for audiovisual communications technologies/technicians?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for audiovisual communications technologies/technicians graduates, Iowa Western Community College ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #8 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is audiovisual communications technologies/technicians at Iowa Western Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for audiovisual communications technologies/technicians ($35,660), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.