Allied Health Professions at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, 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 is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 allied health professions degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College.
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Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Among 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #3 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #16 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #25 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #86 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #494 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #851 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Students who complete Kirkwood Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,258 |
| 2 years | $43,319 |
| 3 years | $42,513 |
| 4 years | $48,255 |
| 5 years | $58,566 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Professions graduates from Kirkwood Community College report median earnings of $48,255, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from Kirkwood Community College is $21,945.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Kirkwood Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 75% women (43) and 25% men (14).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Among the 52 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 79% were women (41) and 21% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Kirkwood Community College
This Allied Health Professions program at Kirkwood Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electroneurodiagnostic Technology | 5 |
| Emergency Medical Technology | 13 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 12 |
| Surgical Technology | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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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