Communications Technology/Support at Iowa Western Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Communications Technology/Support, you may want to check out the program at Iowa Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa Western Community College sits in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Studying Online at Iowa Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Iowa Western Community College. Among 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Communications Technology/Support Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa Western Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 285 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 284 |
Earnings for Communications Technology/Support Graduates from Iowa Western Community College
Those who finish Iowa Western Community College’s Communications Technology/Support program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,448 |
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $32,414 |
| 4 years | $33,509 |
| 5 years | $42,920 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Communications Technology/Support graduates from Iowa Western Community College report median earnings of $33,509, compared with $48,302 for all Iowa Western Community College graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Communications Technology/Support graduates from Iowa Western Community College is $12,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Communications Technology/Support Graduates
Graduates of the Communications Technology/Support program at Iowa Western Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Communications Technology/Support majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $92,043 |
| Film and Video Editors | $89,576 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $76,955 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $74,153 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $73,086 |
| Media and Communication Workers, All Other | $69,171 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
| Lighting Technicians | $45,092 |
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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