Liberal Arts General Studies at Western Iowa Tech Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Iowa Tech Community College is in Sioux City, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Many students take online classes at Western Iowa Tech Community College. Among 5,482 students, 2,096 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,296 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Rankings can help you compare Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #18 of 24 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 144 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #77 of 142 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #566 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #618 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College
Students who complete Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,496 |
| 2 years | $22,648 |
| 3 years | $28,952 |
| 4 years | $34,962 |
| 5 years | $40,777 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College earn a median of $34,962, compared with $44,552 for all Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College comes in at $14,237.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College are 75% women (52) and 25% men (17).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Of the 69 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at Western Iowa Tech Community College, 75% were women (52) and 25% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Western Iowa Tech Community College, below 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 Western Iowa Tech Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Western Iowa Tech Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 69 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Western Iowa Tech Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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