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Certificate (1-2 years)-2% vs national median54 grads tracked

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Iowa Western Community College

Ranked 12th of 23 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$40,342
middle 50%: $29,948 – $52,165
Median · 5 years out
$65,986
middle 50%: $40,793 – $93,789
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.

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

Graduates of Iowa Western Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians earn a median $40,342 one year after graduating, rising to $65,986 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $67,376 for this field, ranking 12th of 23 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?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

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
≈ $7,834 total interest

Same major at other universities

Portland Community College
$78,335 · 5 yrs out
Saint Louis Community College
$72,896 · 5 yrs out
Hawkeye Community College
$70,870 · 5 yrs out
North Iowa Area Community College
$68,521 · 5 yrs out
Columbia Gorge Community College
$68,002 · 5 yrs out
Indian Hills Community College
$67,376 · 5 yrs out
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Lincoln Trail College
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Lorain County Community College
$64,930 · 5 yrs out
Columbus State Community College
$63,874 · 5 yrs out
Kishwaukee College
$62,818 · 5 yrs out
Southeastern Community College
$60,837 · 5 yrs out
Danville Community College
$57,619 · 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
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
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Associate)
$61,009 · 5 yrs out

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