Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,556
39th percentile (25th in IA)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates earn $36k, placing them in the 39th percentile of all electrical and power transmission installers certificate programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Western Iowa Tech Community College$35,556$46,870
Northwest Iowa Community College$78,118$91,734$5,5000.07
Northeast Iowa Community College$44,198$45,949
Marshalltown Community College$43,768$6,8370.16
National Median$38,716$9,5000.25

Other Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon
$7,110$78,118$5,500
Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar
$6,600$44,198
Marshalltown Community College
Marshalltown
$5,304$43,768$6,837

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Western Iowa Tech Community College, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 21 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.