Finance at Kirkwood Community College
If you plan to study Finance, 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 in Cedar Rapids, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 finance graduations were recorded at Kirkwood Community College.
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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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,897 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at Kirkwood Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Kirkwood Community College’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 53 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #317 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Finance graduates at Kirkwood Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Finance graduates at Kirkwood Community College are 52% women (11) and 48% men (10).
Finance Associate’s Program at Kirkwood Community College
Of the 21 associate’s finance graduates at Kirkwood Community College, 52% were women (11) and 48% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance associate’s degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 14% of Finance 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Those who complete Finance program at Kirkwood Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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.