Iowa Western Community College Student Outcomes

2 Year
Council Bluffs, IA
4.0 1 review

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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

19% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,200 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Iowa Western Community College
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$28,600 per year
after 7 years	$30,300 per year
after 8 years	$31,600 per year
after 9 years	$34,900 per year
after 10 years	$34,200 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Iowa Western Community College students who are working and no longer in school is $34,200, which is 0% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$12,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

57%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$124 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

42% vs. 47% national average

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Other Colleges to Consider

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Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, Nebraska

Public 2 Year

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153630.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026