Natural Resources & Conservation at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Natural Resources & Conservation, take a look at what Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Kirkwood Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Those who finish Kirkwood Community College’s Natural Resources & Conservation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,598 |
| 4 years | $40,338 |
| 5 years | $50,890 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Kirkwood Community College report median earnings of $40,338, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates from Kirkwood Community College stands at $12,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Natural Resources & Conservation Graduates
Those who complete Natural Resources & Conservation program at Kirkwood Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Natural Resources & Conservation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Foresters | $93,406 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Conservation Scientists | $81,436 |
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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