Iowa Western Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,916
students enrolled
1,305
degrees and certificates a year
40%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,629
average net price a year
Tuition $6,270 in state, $6,420 out of state
$35,628
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,793
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 25% | 321 |
| Health professions | 21% | 271 |
| Mechanic & repair trades | 7% | 94 |
| Computer & information sciences | 7% | 88 |
| Precision production | 6% | 81 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 1 |
The job market around Iowa Western Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pottawattamie County, where the college is.
26
open professional jobs
3
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.9%
unemployment in Pottawattamie County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$71,446
median household income
Pottawattamie County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (6 open).
Hiring most: Conagra Brands (6), GXO Logistics (3), JE Dunn Construction (3), Google (2), QBE North America (2), Rivalia Chemical (2), TS Banking Group (2), Acadia Healthcare Company (1).
What they hire for: Operations (9), Engineering (6), Finance (2), Investment (2), Executive Leadership (1), Sales (1). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Iowa Plains Local Workforce Development Area.
- IowaWORKS Center - Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs · 712-352-3480 · Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm; Wed 9:00am - 4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge · 3,103 students
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- Eastern Iowa Community College DistrictDavenport · 3,520 students
- Southeastern Community CollegeWest Burlington · 1,699 students
- Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar · 1,697 students
Common questions
- How big is Iowa Western Community College?
- Iowa Western Community College enrolls about 2,916 students and is a public 2-year institution in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It awards about 1,305 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Iowa Western Community College?
- 40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Iowa Western Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,628 six years after entry and $42,793 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Iowa Western Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Iowa Western Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Iowa Western Community College?
- 26 open professional jobs are listed in Pottawattamie County, 3 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Conagra Brands has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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