Degree Programs Overview
Iowa Western Community College offers 93 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 12 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 1,261 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023 at Iowa Western CC. 558 students completed certificate programs and 703 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Iowa Western CC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
Total | Men | Women |
Associate's | 47 | 7 | 703 | 309 | 394 |
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Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 35 | 3 | 32 |
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At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 24 | 3 | 298 | 232 | 66 |
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At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 21 | 2 | 225 | 107 | 118 |
Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Iowa Western Community College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 257 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate program has the second most completers of 99 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 81 | 20 | 61 |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15 | 1 | 14 |
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Child Care Provider/Assistant | 14 | - | 14 |
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Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 13 | 10 | 3 |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 | 2 | 10 |
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 11 | 10 | 1 |
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Electrician | 10 | 9 | 1 |
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 10 | 10 | - |
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 10 | 8 | 2 |
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Construction Trades | 10 | 10 | - |
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Popular Associate Programs
Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 257 | 116 | 141 |
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 99 | 10 | 89 |
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General Studies | 64 | 50 | 14 |
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 25 | 12 | 13 |
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Psychology | 23 | 5 | 18 |
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Business Administration and Management | 18 | 7 | 11 |
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 17 | 1 | 16 |
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 14 | 12 | 2 |
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 14 | 12 | 2 |
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 14 | 2 | 12 |
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Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 35 | 3 | 32 |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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Welding Technology/Welder | 80 | 69 | 11 |
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Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 29 | 22 | 7 |
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Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 21 | 21 | - |
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Construction Trades | 20 | 20 | - |
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Computer Programming/Programmer | 20 | 17 | 3 |
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 18 | 18 | - |
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Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 16 | 15 | 1 |
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Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | 16 | 5 | 11 |
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Child Care Provider/Assistant | 15 | - | 15 |
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 13 | 8 | 5 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | 29 |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
14 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Recording Arts Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Computer Programming/Programmer | 20ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Computer Programming, Specific Applications | NOT OFFERED |
3ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2ONLINE |
2ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 10ONLINE |
5ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | 16 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Institutional Food Workers | 9 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
13ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
10ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Engineering | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 4 |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Laser and Optical Technology/Technician | 2 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 2 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Robotics Technology/Technician | 4 |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 4 |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Child Care Provider/Assistant | 14 |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
257ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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General Studies | NOT OFFERED |
64ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
4 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Mathematics | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Chemistry | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Psychology | NOT OFFERED |
23 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED |
25 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Social Work | NOT OFFERED |
5 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Sociology | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Construction Trades | 10 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Electrician | 10 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 21 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 13 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 7 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 10 |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 16 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 11 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Welding Technology/Welder | 80 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Musical Theatre | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
99 |
NOT OFFERED |
---|
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 81 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 35 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
Dental Assisting/Assistant | 15 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED |
17 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
99 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 81 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 35 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Business Administration and Management | 7 |
18 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Accounting | 4 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | NOT OFFERED |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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Construction Management | 9 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |