Business Support & Assistance at Kirkwood Community College
If you are interested in studying Business Support & Assistance, take a look at what 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 30 business support & assistance degrees were granted at Kirkwood Community College.
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Studying Online at Kirkwood Community College
Many students take online classes at Kirkwood Community College. Of 12,763 students, 2,770 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Business Support & Assistance Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Business Support & Assistance program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #70 of 209 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 220 |
Earnings for Business Support & Assistance Graduates from Kirkwood Community College
Graduates of Kirkwood Community College’s Business Support & Assistance program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $27,204 |
| 3 years | $26,171 |
| 4 years | $28,626 |
| 5 years | $33,199 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Business Support & Assistance graduates from Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $28,626, compared with $43,199 for all Kirkwood Community College graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Business Support & Assistance graduates at Kirkwood Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business Support & Assistance graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 77% women (23) and 23% men (7).
Business Support & Assistance Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 10 associate’s business support & assistance degrees awarded at Kirkwood Community College, 90% were women (9) and 10% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Support & Assistance associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Business Support & Assistance associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College, below the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business Support & Assistance Concentrations at Kirkwood Community College
The Business Support & Assistance program at Kirkwood Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Administrative Assistant | 30 |
Best-Paid Careers for Business Support & Assistance Graduates
Graduates of the Business Support & Assistance program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business Support & Assistance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
| Sustainability Specialists | $81,004 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $62,906 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $62,885 |
| Office Clerks, General | $62,233 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $59,046 |
| Order Clerks | $58,253 |
| Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | $57,361 |
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.