Allied Health Professions at Iowa Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Iowa Western Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Iowa Western Community College sits in Council Bluffs, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 7 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Iowa Western Community College.
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Studying Online at Iowa Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa Western Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #None of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #None of 18 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 107 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Iowa Western Community College
Those who finish Iowa Western Community College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,176 |
| 2 years | $41,937 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Iowa Western Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 86% women (6) and 14% men (1).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Among the 7 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Iowa Western Community College, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Iowa Western Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Iowa Western Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Surgical Technology | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Iowa Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.