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Associate+5% vs national median59 grads tracked

Computer Programming at Iowa Western Community College

Ranked 45th of 95 associate programs in Computer Programming by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$48,030
middle 50%: $35,666 – $57,042
Median · 5 years out
$60,144
middle 50%: $45,300 – $75,281
Median · 10 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $52,071 – $75,444

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Programming (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Iowa Western Community College's associate program in Computer Programming earn a median $48,030 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $57,434 for this field, ranking 45th of 95 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.8 yrs
≈ $7,463 total interest

Same major at other universities

Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
San Jacinto Community College District
$62,322 · 5 yrs out
Central Texas College District
$61,332 · 5 yrs out
Laramie County Community College
$60,961 · 5 yrs out
Dakota State University
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Schenectady County Community College
$60,696 · 5 yrs out
Helena College University of Montana
$59,048 · 5 yrs out
North Shore Community College
$58,858 · 5 yrs out
Ozarks Technical Community College
$58,574 · 5 yrs out
Amarillo College
$57,938 · 5 yrs out
Southeast Technical College
$57,552 · 5 yrs out
Lane Community College
$57,471 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at Iowa Western Community College

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Associate)
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Associate)
$74,872 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate)
$69,905 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Associate)
$68,964 · 5 yrs out
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate)
$67,756 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Associate)
$64,754 · 5 yrs out
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$61,827 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$61,545 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Certificate)
$61,545 · 5 yrs out
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Certificate)
$61,257 · 5 yrs out
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$61,198 · 5 yrs out

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