Academics at Iowa Western Community College

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Iowa Western Community College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Iowa Western Community College:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

The student-to-faculty ratio at Iowa Western Community College is 19 to 1, higher than the national average of 15 to 1, so some classes may be larger than at other schools. At Iowa Western Community College, 27% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition page.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Iowa Western Community College can choose from 41 majors with reported graduates spanning 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Iowa Western Community College are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Iowa Western Community College, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

As you weigh academic life at Iowa Western Community College, a few more questions are worth asking:

• Looking for flexibility? Iowa Western Community College may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 3,519 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (57% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics on Iowa Western Community College

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at Iowa Western Community College — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Iowa Western Community College — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation & Retention at Iowa Western Community College — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Iowa Western Community College — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Iowa Western Community College — accreditation status and accrediting bodies