Agriculture at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Kirkwood Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 17 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #170 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Agriculture program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,528 |
| 2 years | $36,348 |
| 3 years | $39,905 |
| 4 years | $43,573 |
| 5 years | $44,024 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Kirkwood Community College report median earnings of $43,573, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Agriculture graduates from Kirkwood Community College is $10,667.
Top-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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