Iowa Western Community College Career Programs

Iowa Western Community College (referred to as Iowa Western CC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Council Bluffs, IA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Iowa Western Community College is $6,780 for Iowa residents and $6,930 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,342 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).Iowa Western Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,930
  • Number of Programs: 72 programs

Iowa Western CC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Iowa Western Community College are $6,780 for Iowa residents and $6,930 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 3.24% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Iowa Western Community College
Iowa residentsOut of State
2018-2019$5,952$6,112
2019-2020$6,240$6,400
2020-2021$6,120$6,270
2021-2022$6,330$6,480
2022-2023$6,540$6,690
2023-2024$6,780$6,930

Who Accredits Iowa Western Community College

Iowa Western Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1975 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Iowa Western Community College offers 69 career programs and 8 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 1,063 students have earned their degrees/certificate at Iowa Western CC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at Iowa Western CC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 2 programs 15
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1 program 0
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant1 program 15
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 5
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 5
Communications Technologies [+] 2 programs 12
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician1 program 7
Recording Arts Technology/Technician1 program 5
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs (4 online)12
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program (1 online)3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program (1 online)0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1 program (1 online)8
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program (1 online)1
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 programs 6
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef1 program 1
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 5
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager1 program 0
Education [+] 2 programs (2 online)17
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)5
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program (1 online)12
Engineering [+] 1 program 4
Engineering1 program 4
Engineering Technology [+] 6 programs 24
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 9
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician1 program 2
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 2
Robotics Technology/Technician1 program 6
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 1
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 4
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 4
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 4
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 2
English Language and Literature1 program 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 391
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 314
General Studies1 program 77
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 5
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 5
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 1
Mathematics1 program 1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 20
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 20
Psychology [+] 1 program 33
Psychology1 program 33
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 27
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 27
Human Services [+] 1 program 2
Social Work1 program 2
Social Sciences [+] 2 programs 2
Sociology1 program 2
Applied/Public Sociology1 program 0
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 programs 27
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 5
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 15
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician1 program 7
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 1
Art/Art Studies1 program 1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 156
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 17
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 13
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 126
Business [+] 4 programs 27
Business Administration and Management1 program 10
Accounting1 program 6
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 1
Construction Management1 program 10
Total44 programs (6 online)793
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 1 program 0
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations1 program 0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 programs (2 online)3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program (1 online)0
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program (1 online)3
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 7
Institutional Food Workers1 program 7
Engineering Technology [+] 7 programs 29
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 1
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 11
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician1 program 2
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 4
Robotics Technology/Technician1 program 9
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1 program 2
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 8
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 8
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 20
Electrician1 program 14
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1 program 6
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 48
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 10
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 8
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 16
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician1 program 14
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 3
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 program 3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 140
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 9
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 17
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 114
Business [+] 3 programs 12
Business Administration and Management1 program 8
Accounting1 program 4
Construction Management1 program 0
Total25 programs (2 online)270

Student Population

At Iowa Western Community College, there are total 5,342 students. Among them, 1,463 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,425 men and 2,917 women students at Iowa Western CC. Next table summarizes the student population at Iowa Western CC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Iowa Western Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,3422,4252,917
American Indian/Native American794039
Asian1055748
Black/African American554329225
Hispanic550231319
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander21129
White3,7881,6182,170
Two More000
Un-Known1276661
Student Population in Online Programs at Iowa Western CC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students5,3421,4631,9471,932

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