Western Iowa Tech Community College
Public in Sioux City, IA. 22 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, auto technician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 16 | $43,950 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 73 | $42,099 | $5,925 | $67 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 50 | $41,795 | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 40 | $37,744 | $5,665 | $64 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 465 | $36,173 | $14,250 | $162 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 29 | $32,134 | $18,057 | $205 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 10 | $29,383 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 32 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 33 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 180 | not reported | $8,027 | $91 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology (certificate): graduates earned $29,383 one year out, about the same as the national median for veterinary tech certificate programs ($30,025).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $41,795 one year out, about the same as the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (certificate): graduates earned $42,099 one year out, about the same as the national median for auto technician certificate programs ($42,072).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $43,950 one year out, 9% below the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City (Sioux City, IA), about 3 miles away
- St Luke's College (Sioux City, IA), about 4 miles away
- Little Priest Tribal College (Winnebago, NE), about 18 miles away
- Nebraska Indian Community College (Macy, NE), about 25 miles away
- Dordt University (Sioux Center, IA), about 42 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.