Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, Iowa · Public · 2,647 undergraduates
Of 28 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 7 fall short. Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,662 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,636 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,887 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,033 |
| $110k and up | $12,955 |
| All families (average) | $8,770 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,239 | +$17,109 | clears the bar | $8,931 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,653 | +$16,523 | clears the bar | $5,665 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $42,374 | +$5,244 | clears the bar | $11,034 | 2.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $74,047 | +$36,917 | clears the bar | $13,897 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,446 | +$14,316 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,900 | +$2,770 | clears the bar | $7,915 | 2.9 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,061 | +$1,931 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 2.8 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,294 | +$14,164 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Carpenters | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,497 | +$25,367 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,319 | +$1,189 | clears the bar | $12,138 | 10.2 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,372 | +$14,242 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,777 | +$2,647 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 4.3 yrs |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,753 | +$12,623 | clears the bar | $12,475 | 1 yr |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $48,851 | +$11,721 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $49,177 | +$12,047 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 28 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.