Nursing at Western Iowa Tech Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 86 nursing degrees were awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Online coursework is an option at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Among 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Rankings can help you compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #47 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #549 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #813 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Those who finish Western Iowa Tech 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 | $53,454 |
| 2 years | $50,387 |
| 3 years | $52,477 |
| 4 years | $58,064 |
| 5 years | $67,617 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College take home a median $58,064, compared with $44,552 for all Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College comes in at $22,597.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 80% women (69) and 20% men (17).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Of the 86 associate’s nursing graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 80% were women (69) and 20% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech 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 Western Iowa Tech Community College
This Nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 86 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, 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.