Nursing at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Kirkwood Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kirkwood Community College
Online coursework is an option at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #15 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #29 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #112 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #670 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1285 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Those who finish Kirkwood Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,333 |
| 2 years | $51,054 |
| 3 years | $52,485 |
| 4 years | $55,214 |
| 5 years | $62,713 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Kirkwood Community College report median earnings of $55,214, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Kirkwood Community College is $22,957.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kirkwood Community College
The Nursing program at Kirkwood Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 144 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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