Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA · Associate's Degree · about 321 graduates a year
Iowa Western Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa Western Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 468 | North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA | $43,023 | $45,255 | #380 | $27,433 |
| 469 | Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, IL | $43,004 | $42,251 | #600 | $22,700 |
| 470 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $42,988 | $42,730 | #567 | $13,833 |
| 471 | Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA | $42,987 | $45,217 | #385 | $28,291 |
| 472 | Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH | $42,979 | $45,865 | #341 | $31,743 |
| 473 | Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI | $42,977 | $39,104 | #764 | $21,784 |
| 474 | Grays Harbor College Aberdeen, WA | $42,966 | $39,520 | #741 | $23,049 |
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 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $41,974 | — | #69 of 124 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $35,425 | $24,428 | #9 of 26 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa Western Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,291 one year after graduating and $42,987 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa Western Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Iowa Western Community College ranks #471 by median pay four years after graduation, and #385 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Iowa Western Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,958.
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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.