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Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at Kirkwood Community College
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Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 111 vehicle maintenance & repair graduations were recorded at Kirkwood Community College.
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.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 14 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 69 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 69 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 600 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #299 of 605 |
Earnings for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Those who finish Kirkwood Community College’s Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,829 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 3 years | $43,167 |
| 4 years | $50,393 |
| 5 years | $54,430 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Kirkwood Community College take home a median $50,393, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates from Kirkwood Community College stands at $10,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 6% women (7) and 94% men (104).
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Among the 19 associate’s vehicle maintenance & repair graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 5% were women (1) and 95% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Vehicle Maintenance & Repair associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Concentrations at Kirkwood Community College
The Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Kirkwood Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Collision & Repair Technology | 6 |
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 98 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Graduates
Students who finish Vehicle Maintenance & Repair program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Vehicle Maintenance & Repair graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,835 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Bicycle Repairers | $63,050 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,998 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $55,957 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,761 |
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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