Health Professions at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is located in Sioux City, IA.
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Studying Online at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Distance learning is available at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Of 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Use these rankings to compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 50 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #55 of 289 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #528 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #738 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,370 |
| 2 years | $35,421 |
| 3 years | $45,205 |
| 4 years | $45,742 |
| 5 years | $52,362 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College take home a median $45,742, compared with $44,552 for all Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College stands at $13,548.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Western Iowa Tech Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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