Engineering Technologies at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Engineering Technologies, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Studying Online 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.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Engineering Technologies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #9 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 77 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #370 of 852 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #516 of 854 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Those who finish Kirkwood Community College’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,918 |
| 2 years | $46,066 |
| 3 years | $52,039 |
| 4 years | $64,774 |
| 5 years | $64,958 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering Technologies graduates from Kirkwood Community College report median earnings of $64,774, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 50% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Kirkwood Community College comes in at $15,983.
Best-Paid Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Wind Energy Engineers | $98,460 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
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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