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Western Iowa Tech Community College, Iowa

Overview of Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, Iowa is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College. Sioux City is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Western Iowa Tech Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Student Body

Western Iowa Tech Community College has 5,334 enrolled students (as of 2005).

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Western Iowa Tech Community College

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102-5199
General Phone: (712) 274-6400
Admissions Phone: (712) 274-6403
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 274-6402
http://www.witcc.edu

Western Iowa Tech Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine225licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts110liberal arts and sciences
Medical Adminstration103medical secretary, medical office management
Mechanics And Repair75autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, musical instrument repair, industrial mechanics, communications install and repair
Office And Administration71office data entry, administrative assistant, executive secretary
Business And Management58accounting technology, accounting, business management, sales and marketing, human resources, retail, human resources management, marketing
Engineering Technician41electronics tech, mechanical drafting, architectural engineering tech, biomedical tech, telecommunications tech
Construction Trades39electrician, property management, carpentry, lineworker
Family And Social Work35child care provider, child care management
Medical Assistant And Technician34dental assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, pharmacy tech
Security And Law Enforcement33criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration
Computer Science And Engineering28web design, computer applications programming, computer services management, systems analyst
Law15legal secretary
Production Trades10welding, tool and die tech
Agricultural Science And Management10agricultural supply
Landscaping And Horticulture7turf management, landscaping
Media6desktop publishing and imaging, computer typography
Education And Teaching4teaching assistants
Therapy And Counseling1physical therapist assistant
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0occupational therapist assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Western Iowa Tech Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree40640
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years33732
Award of less than 1 academic year16222

Student Body

In 2005, Western Iowa Tech Community College had a total enrollment of 5,334 students (3,176 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White82%
Black2%
Hispanic5%
Asian3%
American Indian2%
Other Races7%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Iowa78%
Nebraska13%
South Dakota7%

Western Iowa Tech Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time48 %

Western Iowa Tech Community College Room and Board (2005)

Western Iowa Tech Community College offers campus housing for 190 of its 3,176 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Sioux City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year11$52,8634$52,070
All faculty totalcalendar year11$52,8634$52,070

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year36$38,88739$39,357
All faculty totalacademic year36$38,88739$39,357

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Western Iowa Tech Community College Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching Assistants/Aides, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair

MEDIA
Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

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Western Iowa Tech Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Western Iowa Tech Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 3%Western Iowa Tech Community College % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Western Iowa Tech Community College % of students from other states
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Western Iowa Tech Community College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Western Iowa Tech Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Western Iowa Tech Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Western Iowa Tech Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Western Iowa Tech Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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