Business, Management & Marketing at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Business, Management & Marketing, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kirkwood Community College sits in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Kirkwood Community College
Distance learning is available at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Business, Management & Marketing Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Business, Management & Marketing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 43 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #19 of 43 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 236 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #109 of 237 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #590 of 2,315 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #948 of 2,339 |
Earnings for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Business, Management & Marketing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,759 |
| 2 years | $33,104 |
| 3 years | $36,459 |
| 4 years | $44,429 |
| 5 years | $42,949 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Kirkwood Community College report median earnings of $44,429, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Kirkwood Community College comes in at $15,314.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates
Graduates of the Business, Management & Marketing program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business, Management & Marketing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
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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