Registered Nursing at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Kirkwood Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 144 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Kirkwood Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) studied exclusively online and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
Rankings can help you compare Kirkwood Community College’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
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 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #106 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #667 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1250 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Kirkwood Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 92% women (133) and 8% men (11).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 144 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 92% were women (133) and 8% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 109 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 20% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.