Allied Health Professions at Western Iowa Tech Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Allied Health Professions, consider the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is in Sioux City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 150 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Among 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) studied exclusively online and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #364 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Those who finish Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,353 |
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $39,910 |
| 4 years | $42,923 |
| 5 years | $48,017 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College report median earnings of $42,923, compared with $44,552 for all Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College comes in at $7,935.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Allied Health Professions graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 61% women (91) and 39% men (59).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Among the 13 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 77% were women (10) and 23% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College, lower than 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 Western Iowa Tech Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Western Iowa Tech Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 143 |
| Surgical Technology | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Western Iowa Tech Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, 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.