Natural Resources Conservation and Research at Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Kirkwood Community College graduates in natural resources conservation and research earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kirkwood Community College Compares for Natural Resources Conservation and Research
All 6 colleges reporting natural resources conservation and research 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 | Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI | $52,643 | $54,778 | #2 | $32,996 |
| 2 | Vincennes University Vincennes, IN | $51,555 | $55,309 | #1 | $32,138 |
| 3 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY | $46,689 | $44,438 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $42,337 | $44,533 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY | $32,875 | $31,290 | #5 | — |
| 6 | Florida Gateway College Lake City, FL | $23,237 | $24,733 | #6 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kirkwood Community College natural resources conservation and research graduates make?
Graduates earn $42,337 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kirkwood Community College rank for natural resources conservation and research?
Among 6 colleges reporting earnings for natural resources conservation and research graduates, Kirkwood Community College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is natural resources conservation and research at Kirkwood Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for natural resources conservation and research ($45,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.