Computer Programming at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Computer Programming, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kirkwood Community College sits in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 97 computer programming graduations were recorded at Kirkwood Community College.
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Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Programming Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Computer Programming program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #119 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #125 of 222 |
Earnings for Computer Programming Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Computer Programming program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $42,123 |
| 3 years | $43,418 |
| 4 years | $54,047 |
| 5 years | $62,374 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Computer Programming graduates from Kirkwood Community College take home a median $54,047, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 25% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Computer Programming graduates from Kirkwood Community College comes in at $15,737.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Computer Programming graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Programming graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 21% women (20) and 79% men (77).
Computer Programming Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Among the 26 associate’s computer programming degrees awarded at Kirkwood Community College, 27% were women (7) and 73% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 23% of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Programming Concentrations at Kirkwood Community College
The Computer Programming program at Kirkwood Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Specific Application Programming | 97 |
Top-Paying Careers for Computer Programming Graduates
Students who finish Computer Programming program at Kirkwood Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Programming graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $107,799 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
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.