Liberal Arts General Studies at Iowa Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts General Studies, consider 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 is located in Council Bluffs, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 240 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Iowa Western Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Iowa Western Community College
Distance learning is available at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Iowa Western Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #14 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #16 of 24 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 144 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #74 of 142 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #570 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #827 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Iowa Western Community College
Graduates of Iowa Western Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,250 |
| 2 years | $26,536 |
| 3 years | $30,117 |
| 4 years | $36,519 |
| 5 years | $40,741 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Iowa Western Community College earn a median of $36,519, compared with $48,302 for all Iowa Western Community College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Iowa Western Community College is $11,193.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Iowa Western Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Iowa Western Community College are 44% women (106) and 56% men (134).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Iowa Western Community College
Among the 240 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Iowa Western Community College, 44% were women (106) and 56% were men (134).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 142 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 27 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 23 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Iowa Western Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Iowa Western Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Iowa Western Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 197 |
| General Studies | 43 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts General Studies program at Iowa Western Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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