Personal & Culinary Services at Kirkwood Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Personal & Culinary Services, take a look at what 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
Distance learning is available at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Personal & Culinary Services Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Personal & Culinary Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 100 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 1,367 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #264 of 1,424 |
Earnings for Personal & Culinary Services Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Personal & Culinary Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $26,926 |
| 2 years | $31,741 |
| 3 years | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $34,204 |
| 5 years | $36,787 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Personal & Culinary Services graduates from Kirkwood Community College take home a median $34,204, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Personal & Culinary Services graduates from Kirkwood Community College comes in at $15,375.
Best-Paid Careers for Personal & Culinary Services Graduates
Students who finish Personal & Culinary Services program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Personal & Culinary Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Funeral Home Managers | $179,553 |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Spa Managers | $143,396 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Fitness and Wellness Coordinators | $66,320 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $58,312 |
| Concierges | $57,046 |
| Crematory Operators | $48,579 |
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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