Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, Iowa · Public · 2,916 undergraduates
Of 12 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 60 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,099 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,217 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,706 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,225 |
| $110k and up | $18,209 |
| All families (average) | $14,629 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,987 | +$5,857 | clears the bar | $10,958 | 1.9 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,759 | +$35,629 | clears the bar | $12,229 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $80,726 | +$43,596 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $27,761 | -$9,369 | falls short | $5,500 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,240 | +$25,110 | clears the bar | $6,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,345 | +$15,215 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $62,400 | +$25,270 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $71,502 | +$34,372 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $41,974 | +$4,844 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $49,640 | +$12,510 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $35,425 | -$1,705 | falls short | $11,000 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,532 | +$402 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 40% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.