Iowa Western Community College Online Vocational Programs

Iowa Western Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Council Bluffs, IA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $6,930 in average over all programs at Iowa Western Community College.
The school offers total 53 vocational programs and 7 programs are offered through distance learning.
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Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

7 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Iowa Western Community College has total 53 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 491 students have completed their vocational programs at Iowa Western Community College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Iowa Western Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate2040
Less than 1 Year Certificate240182
2 Years Certificate270269
Total537491

Programs by Award Level

Iowa Western Community College offers 53 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 491 students have completed their studies.
  • 40 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 182 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 269 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 40 completers-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide40-
Total40
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 3 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations3-
Communication and Journalism [+] 4 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia4-
Communications Technologies [+] 0 completers-
Recording Arts Technology/Technician0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 26 completers-
Computer Programming/Programmer9-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications4-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager1-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance8-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 6 completers-
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant6-
Engineering Technology [+] 20 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician13-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician7-
Work and Family Studies [+] 12 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant12-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Construction Trades [+] 10 completers-
Electrician8-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber2-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 27 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology9-
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician18-
Precision Production Trades [+] 54 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder54-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Medical/Clinical Assistant0-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1-
Business [+] 17 completers-
Business Administration and Management17-
Construction Management0-
Total182
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 3 completers-
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 5 completers-
Institutional Food Workers5-
Engineering Technology [+] 20 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician9-
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician3-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1-
Robotics Technology/Technician5-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1-
Work and Family Studies [+] 4 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0-
Construction Trades [+] 7 completers-
Electrician6-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)0-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 32 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology9-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician14-
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician5-
Precision Production Trades [+] 3 completers-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 153 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant9$53,100
Medical/Clinical Assistant13$28,300
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training131-
Business [+] 25 completers-
Business Administration and Management15-
Accounting10-
Construction Management0-
Total269

Online Student Population at Iowa Western Community College

1,521 students (26.76% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 2,059 students (36.22% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Iowa Western Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Iowa Western Community College
Number of Students
Total5,684
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,521
Enrolled Some Online Courses2,059
Not in Online Courses2,104

Directory and Accreditation Information

Iowa Western Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1975 - Current [Estimated Date]).

2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA
712-325-3200

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