Registered Nursing at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Western Iowa Tech Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 86 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
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Studying Online at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
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 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #43 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #547 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #784 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 80% women (69) and 20% men (17).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Of the 86 associate’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Western Iowa Tech Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.