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Council Bluffs, IA · Public

Iowa Western Community College

About this college

Iowa Western Community College is a public institution in Council Bluffs, IA. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.

Who it serves

Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.

Programs with graduate earnings 8 Certificate and associate pathways shown below
Average net price / year $14,629 Use the family-income table below for a more relevant estimate
Program value Rated by program Compare earnings with estimated total cost
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Programs & graduate outcomes

Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.

2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.9× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $56,371
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $61,981
Est. total cost $29,258 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Low
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
2-year degree
Value Rating Good Value 1.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $53,259
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $67,766
Est. total cost $29,258 Net price × program length
Median debt $20,000
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: High Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating Good Value 1.8× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $52,345
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $29,112 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: High Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low

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Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Varies
Value Rating N/AValue not rated
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $47,545
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost N/A Net price × program length
Median debt $6,500
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.4× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $41,886
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $53,297
Est. total cost $29,258 Net price × program length
Median debt $13,000
Math in school N/A
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: High Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: Moderate Outdoors: Moderate Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.3× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $37,176
Earnings after 5 years from graduation N/A
Est. total cost $29,258 Net price × program length
Median debt N/A
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Moderate
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Value Rating Poor Value 1.1× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $33,043
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $61,751
Est. total cost $29,112 Net price × program length
Median debt $12,229
Math in school Moderate
Math on job Moderate
Work characteristics Physical Requirements: Moderate Writing: Moderate Customer Interaction: High Outdoors: Low Irregular schedule: Low Remote potential: Low
2-year degree
Value Rating Poor Value 1.0× earnings / cost
Earnings after 1 year from graduation $28,250
Earnings after 5 years from graduation $40,741
Est. total cost $29,258 Net price × program length
Median debt $10,958
Math in school Low
Math on job N/A
Work characteristics Remote potential: Low
Affordability

What does this cost for a family like mine?

Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0–$30,000$13,099
$30,001–$48,000$12,217
$48,001–$75,000$14,706
$75,001–$110,000$17,225
$110,001+$18,209

How the fit ratings work

Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.

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