Precision Metal Working at Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA · Associate's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Kirkwood Community College graduates in precision metal working earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kirkwood Community College Compares for Precision Metal Working
All 66 colleges reporting precision metal working 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 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $86,941 | $91,669 | #1 | $56,811 |
| 2 | Del Mar College Corpus Christi, TX | $79,303 | $80,628 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, MN | $76,020 | $72,615 | #7 | $59,829 |
| 4 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $75,145 | $79,043 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN | $75,002 | $80,463 | #3 | $56,292 |
| 6 | Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN | $70,886 | $67,711 | #16 | $55,188 |
| 7 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $70,504 | $64,849 | #24 | $46,609 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | $70,298 | $71,494 | #8 | $50,402 |
| 9 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $69,185 | $70,341 | #10 | $45,279 |
| 10 | Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO | $68,297 | $73,229 | #6 | $43,922 |
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| 35 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $56,832 | $53,149 | #48 | — |
| 36 | New Castle School of Trades New Castle, PA | $56,532 | $57,494 | #36 | $43,671 |
| 37 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $56,425 | $60,499 | #30 | $40,696 |
| 38 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $55,888 | $58,787 | #32 | $48,114 |
| 39 | Central Community College Grand Island, NE | $55,682 | $57,550 | #35 | $39,409 |
| 40 | Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa Tulsa, OK | $55,612 | $62,439 | #27 | $32,321 |
| 41 | Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE | $54,754 | $56,590 | #41 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kirkwood Community College precision metal working graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,114 one year after graduating and $55,888 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kirkwood Community College rank for precision metal working?
Among 66 colleges reporting earnings for precision metal working graduates, Kirkwood Community College ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is precision metal working at Kirkwood Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for precision metal working ($56,451), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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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.