Audiovisual Communications at Iowa Western Community College
If you plan to study Audiovisual Communications, you may want to check out the program at Iowa Western Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Iowa Western Community College sits in Council Bluffs, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 audiovisual communications degrees were awarded at Iowa Western Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa Western Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Audiovisual Communications Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Iowa Western Community College’s Audiovisual Communications program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 140 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #83 of 138 |
Earnings for Audiovisual Communications Graduates from Iowa Western Community College
Students who complete Iowa Western Community College’s Audiovisual Communications program earn at the following median levels (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 does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Audiovisual Communications graduates from Iowa Western Community College take home a median $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
The median debt for Audiovisual Communications graduates from Iowa Western Community College stands at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Audiovisual Communications graduates at Iowa Western Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Audiovisual Communications graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 12% women (2) and 88% men (14).
Audiovisual Communications Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Among the 16 associate’s audiovisual communications degrees awarded at Iowa Western Community College, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Audiovisual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Audiovisual Communications associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, lower than the national average of 53%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Audiovisual Communications Concentrations at Iowa Western Community College
This Audiovisual Communications program at Iowa Western Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio & TV Broadcasting | 10 |
| Recording Arts Technology | 6 |
Best-Paid Careers for Audiovisual Communications Graduates
Graduates of the Audiovisual Communications program at Iowa Western Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Audiovisual Communications graduates, 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 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| 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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