Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA · Associate's Degree · about 75 graduates a year
Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Iowa Tech 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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| 516 | Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL | $42,432 | $48,164 | #229 | $18,926 |
| 517 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $42,428 | $45,159 | #387 | $26,771 |
| 518 | University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton, AR | $42,404 | $49,970 | #138 | $27,710 |
| 519 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $42,374 | $44,572 | #425 | $31,936 |
| 520 | Tompkins Cortland Community College Dryden, NY | $42,374 | $40,331 | #701 | $24,591 |
| 521 | McDowell Technical Community College Marion, NC | $42,366 | $45,465 | #370 | — |
| 522 | Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott, KS | $42,365 | $43,982 | #467 | $27,303 |
Other Majors at Western Iowa Tech Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,047 | $63,214 | #763 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $52,659 | $37,520 | #140 of 176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,851 | $43,547 | #172 of 426 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $45,442 | $37,483 | #251 of 476 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $41,418 | — | #5 of 26 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $34,958 | — | #50 of 93 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $33,272 | $24,061 | #88 of 96 |
| Graphic Communications | $32,620 | — | #17 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Iowa Tech Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,936 one year after graduating and $42,374 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Iowa Tech 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, Western Iowa Tech Community College ranks #519 by median pay four years after graduation, and #425 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Western Iowa Tech Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,034.
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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.