General Studies at Iowa Western Community College

Every general studies school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the general studies program at Iowa Western Community College stacks up to those at other schools.

Iowa Western Community College is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa and approximately 5,791 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in General Studies section at the bottom of this page.

Iowa Western Community College General Studies Degrees Available

Associate’s Degree in General Studies

Online Classes Are Available at Iowa Western Community College

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Iowa Western Community College does offer online courses in general studies for the following degree levels:

Associate’s Degree

Iowa Western Community College General Studies Rankings

General Studies Student Demographics at Iowa Western Community College

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general studies majors at Iowa Western Community College.

Iowa Western Community College General Studies Associate’s Program

22% Women

53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

For the most recent academic year available, 78% of general studies associate's degrees went to men and 22% went to women. The typical associate's degree program in general studies only graduates about 37% men each year. The program at Iowa Western Community College may seem more male-friendly since it graduates 41% more women than average.

Iowa Western Community College does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in general studies graduates 7% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Iowa Western Community College with a associate's in general studies.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3
Black or African American	23
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	29
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	3

Liberal Arts

Careers That General Studies Grads May Go Into

A degree in general studies can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for Iowa Western Community College.

Occupation	Jobs in IA	Average Salary in IA
Professors	2,250	$71,300

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.

Find Affordable College Courses