Associate-5% vs national median3,351 grads tracked
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Iowa Western Community College
Ranked 276th of 509 associate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$31,000
middle 50%: $22,540 – $41,254
Median · 5 years out
$44,373
middle 50%: $32,566 – $57,389
Median · 10 years out
$55,245
middle 50%: $41,365 – $73,192
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Iowa Western Community College graduates in Liberal Arts earn a $31,000 median in year 1. Salaries reach $55,245 by year 10.
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
9.5 yrs
≈ $11,495 total interest
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