Agriculture at Iowa Western Community College
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Iowa Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa Western Community College is located in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Iowa Western Community College
Many students take online classes at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) studied exclusively online and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Iowa Western Community College
Those who finish Iowa Western Community College’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,719 |
| 4 years | $37,188 |
| 5 years | $40,473 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Agriculture graduates from Iowa Western Community College earn a median of $37,188, compared with $48,302 for all Iowa Western Community College graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Iowa Western Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
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
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