Information Technology at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Information Technology, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 information technology degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College.
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Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Information Technology Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 6 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #35 of 54 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #211 of 630 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #294 of 637 |
Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Information Technology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,801 |
| 2 years | $44,356 |
| 3 years | $48,128 |
| 4 years | $53,368 |
| 5 years | $58,598 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Information Technology graduates from Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $53,368, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Information Technology graduates from Kirkwood Community College stands at $17,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Information Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Information Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 17% women (5) and 83% men (25).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Among the 12 associate’s information technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 25% were women (3) and 75% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Kirkwood Community College
This Information Technology program at Kirkwood Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Network Administration | 11 |
| Computer Support Specialist | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Those who complete Information Technology program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| 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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