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Welding at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Welding, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 48 welding degrees were granted 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%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Welding Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Welding 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) | #30 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #172 of 596 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 617 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Welding graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Welding graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 8% women (4) and 92% men (44).
Welding Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 22 associate’s welding graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 9% were women (2) and 91% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Welding associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Welding Graduates
Graduates of the Welding program at Kirkwood Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Welding graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $50,993 |
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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