Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public institution in Sioux City, Iowa, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,647 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,473 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 44.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $11,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.68x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,770 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Secondary Education, Registered Nursing, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,473
Graduation Rate
44.4%
Median Debt
$11,000
Average Net Price
$8,770
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
4.61x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.68x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,647
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,186
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,330
Pell Grant Rate
27.4%
Federal Loan Rate
17.3%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,662
Income $30K–$48K
$7,636
Income $48K–$75K
$8,887
Income $110K+
$12,955
Student Demographics
Women
55.4%
White
44.1%
Black
8.5%
Hispanic
24.7%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
4.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
45.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (65)
Associate (26)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $74,047 | 86 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,374 | 75 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $48,851 | 28 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 19 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 17 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 17 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $52,659 | 16 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 15 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 14 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $33,272 | 14 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $45,442 | 12 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 10 |
| Audiovisual Communications | $41,418 | 9 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 8 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 7 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Graphic Communications | $32,620 | 6 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $34,958 | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $54,239 | 465 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $53,653 | 180 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 90 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $51,446 | 73 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $51,294 | 50 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $39,900 | 49 |
| Dental Support Services | $39,061 | 40 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 35 |
| Machinist | $51,372 | 33 |
| Fire Protection | $49,177 | 32 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 30 |
| Health Services Administration | $39,777 | 29 |
| Accounting | $38,319 | 29 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $32,665 | 27 |
| Carpentry | $62,497 | 21 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 19 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $38,351 | 15 |
| Human Resources Management | $48,073 | 14 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $49,520 | 13 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 11 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 10 |
| Plumbing | Not reported | 10 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 9 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 9 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $36,676 | 9 |
| Entrepreneurship | $49,753 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Audiovisual Communications | $37,065 | 5 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 3 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 2 |
| Agricultural Business | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Journalism | Associate | 1 |
| Public Relations | Associate | 1 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biology | Associate | 1 |
| Mathematics | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
| Social Work | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Iowa
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Iowa
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Iowa
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs in Iowa
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Iowa
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Iowa
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Iowa
- Most Affordable Colleges in Iowa
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