Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA · Associate's Degree · about 660 graduates a year
Kirkwood Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kirkwood Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 271 | River Valley Community College Claremont, NH | $46,176 | $42,533 | #576 | — |
| 272 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $46,139 | $42,438 | #582 | — |
| 273 | Clayton State University Morrow, GA | $46,135 | $47,759 | #246 | $17,188 |
| 274 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $46,104 | $48,496 | #201 | $29,838 |
| 275 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $46,075 | $43,854 | #475 | $23,549 |
| 276 | St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO | $46,073 | $49,400 | #160 | $25,968 |
| 277 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $46,072 | $40,434 | #695 | $20,217 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Credentials at Kirkwood Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | — | $42,336 | — |
Other Majors at Kirkwood Community College by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kirkwood Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $29,838 one year after graduating and $46,104 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kirkwood Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Kirkwood Community College ranks #274 by median pay four years after graduation, and #201 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Kirkwood Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,402.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.