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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College sits in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 98 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Kirkwood Community College.
Online Class Availability at Kirkwood Community College
Distance learning is available at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 54 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 65 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #24 of 464 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 4% women (4) and 96% men (94).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 12 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Kirkwood Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, below the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Those who complete Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.