Computer & Information Sciences at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #14 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #17 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #97 of 137 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #488 of 1,600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #805 of 1,619 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,801 |
| 2 years | $42,650 |
| 3 years | $44,531 |
| 4 years | $53,887 |
| 5 years | $59,737 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $53,887, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Kirkwood Community College comes in at $16,618.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Computer & Information Sciences program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
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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