Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 40.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $40,473
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 45.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $117/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $50,387 | $13,897 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $38,289 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $34,704 | $5,665 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $34,603 | $8,931 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $34,526 | $11,000 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $33,726 | $11,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $32,569 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Certificate | $28,960 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Certificate | $28,598 | $5,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $28,598 | |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Certificate | $25,194 | $11,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $24,035 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $22,648 | $11,034 |
Outcomes Overview
Western Iowa Tech graduates enter the workforce with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $11,000 translates to monthly payments of $117, representing just 3.5% of the typical graduate's monthly income based on median earnings of $40,473. This debt-to-income ratio sits well below the recommended 10% threshold financial experts suggest. The college's strong ties to local healthcare systems, manufacturing plants, and skilled trades create direct pipelines to employment. With a 95.7% employment rate, graduates quickly find work in high-demand fields like nursing, welding, and industrial technology. The low debt burden combined with solid earning potential in technical fields creates a strong return on investment for career-focused students.