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Precision Production at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Precision Production, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Precision Production Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Use these rankings to compare Kirkwood Community College’s Precision Production program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 640 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #352 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Graduates of Kirkwood Community College’s Precision Production program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,240 |
| 2 years | $41,342 |
| 3 years | $43,050 |
| 4 years | $50,579 |
| 5 years | $55,889 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Precision Production graduates from Kirkwood Community College report median earnings of $50,579, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Precision Production graduates from Kirkwood Community College comes in at $13,500.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Those who complete Precision Production program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Precision Production majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | $69,095 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $67,669 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $67,252 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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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