Nursing at Iowa Western Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Iowa Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa Western Community College sits in Council Bluffs, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 110 nursing graduations were recorded at Iowa Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Iowa Western Community College’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #13 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #59 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #116 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #875 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1294 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Iowa Western Community College
Graduates of Iowa Western Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,259 |
| 2 years | $49,883 |
| 3 years | $53,422 |
| 4 years | $61,481 |
| 5 years | $67,766 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Iowa Western Community College take home a median $61,481, compared with $48,302 for all Iowa Western Community College graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Iowa Western Community College is $27,938.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing graduates at Iowa Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 90% women (99) and 10% men (11).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Among the 110 associate’s nursing graduates at Iowa Western Community College, 90% were women (99) and 10% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 28% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Iowa Western Community College
This Nursing program at Iowa Western Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 110 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Iowa Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.