Iowa Western Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Iowa Western Community College at a glance

• 2,916

  students enrolled

• 1,305

  degrees and certificates a year

• 40%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $14,629

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,270 in state, $6,420 out of state

• $35,628

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,793

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Iowa Western Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Pottawattamie County, where the college is.

• 30

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Pottawattamie County

  2026-09 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $71,446

  median household income

  Pottawattamie County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to clinical (3 open), engineering (5 open).

Hiring most: Conagra Brands (4), gpac (3), JE Dunn Construction (3), Dayton Freight Lines (2), Google (2), Iowa Legal Aid (2), Soliant Health (2), Acadia Healthcare (1).

What they hire for: Operations (7), Engineering (5), Clinical (3), Executive Leadership (2), Finance (2), Legal (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Iowa Plains Local Workforce Development Area.

• IowaWORKS Center - Council BluffsCouncil Bluffs · 712-352-3480 · Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm; Wed 9:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Iowa Western Community College?

Iowa Western Community College enrolls about 2,916 students and is a public 2-year institution in Council Bluffs, Iowa. It awards about 1,305 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Iowa Western Community College?

40% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Iowa Western Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,628 six years after entry and $42,793 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Iowa Western Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Iowa Western Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Iowa Western Community College?

30 open professional jobs are listed in Pottawattamie County, 4 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Conagra Brands has the most openings.