Registered Nursing at Iowa Western Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Iowa Western Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Iowa Western Community College is in Council Bluffs, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Iowa Western Community College
Online coursework is an option at Iowa Western Community College. Of 5,540 students, 1,633 (29%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,886 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Iowa Western Community College
Rankings can help you compare Iowa Western Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #14 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #59 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #110 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #865 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1259 of 1,861 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Iowa Western Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.