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Precision Metal Working at Kirkwood Community College
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Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 67 precision metal working degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College.
Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Distance learning is available at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Metal Working Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Precision Metal Working 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 | #178 of 635 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #353 of 637 |
Earnings for Precision Metal Working Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Precision Metal Working 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 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Precision Metal Working graduates from Kirkwood Community College earn a median 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
The median debt for Precision Metal Working graduates from Kirkwood Community College comes in at $13,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Precision Metal Working graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Precision Metal Working graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 6% women (4) and 94% men (63).
Precision Metal Working Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 33 associate’s precision metal working graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 6% were women (2) and 94% were men (31).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Precision Metal Working associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, lower than the national average of 30%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Precision Metal Working Concentrations at Kirkwood Community College
The Precision Metal Working program at Kirkwood Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Welding | 48 |
| CNC Machinist | 19 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Precision Metal Working Graduates
Those who complete Precision Metal Working program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Precision Metal Working majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $55,961 |
| Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners | $55,632 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | $53,306 |
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.
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