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 ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's477703309394
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate1NOT OFFERED35332
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate24329823266
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate212225107118

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.

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.

What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations29 14 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia1 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED
Recording Arts Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Computer Programming/Programmer20ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 3ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2ONLINE 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications12 8 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance10ONLINE 5ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry ChefNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant16 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Institutional Food Workers9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 13ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 10ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician18 4 NOT OFFERED
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician2 0 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/Technician4 4 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician8 4 NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care Provider/Assistant15 11 NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 257ONLINE NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 64ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED
What is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 13 NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 25 NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
SociologyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Construction Trades20 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber21 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology13 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician7 6 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician10 11 NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician16 7 NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Welding Technology/Welder80 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Musical TheatreNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 99 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training81 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide35 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant15 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 99 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training81 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide35 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management8 18 NOT OFFERED
Accounting4 3 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Construction Management9 6 NOT OFFERED

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