Iowa Western Community College
Public in Council Bluffs, IA. 15 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, auto technician, dental assisting and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $69,833 | $21,000 | $239 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 44 | $56,801 | $7,653 | $87 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 24 | $53,320 | $10,250 | $116 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $52,562 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 81 | $44,556 | – | – |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 14 | $44,227 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 12 | $32,591 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 23 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 118 | not reported | $19,375 | $220 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $44,227 one year out, 15% above the national median for veterinary tech associate degree programs ($38,472).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $56,801 one year out, 35% above the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $53,320 one year out, 11% above the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $44,556 one year out, 4% above the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- SOHO Hair Academy (Council Bluffs, IA), about 4 miles away
- Creighton University (Omaha, NE), about 8 miles away
- Metropolitan Community College Area (Omaha, NE), about 9 miles away
- Clarkson College (Omaha, NE), about 9 miles away
- Universal College of Healing Arts (Omaha, NE), about 10 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.