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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Kirkwood Community College
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Kirkwood Community College sits in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Online Class Availability at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 810 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,829 |
| 2 years | $38,781 |
| 3 years | $43,208 |
| 4 years | $49,884 |
| 5 years | $54,758 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $49,884, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 15% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Kirkwood Community College is $10,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
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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