Community Organization and Advocacy (Associate's Degree) at Kirkwood Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$27,091

Est. from national median (5 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$13,805

Est. from national median (9 programs)

Where Kirkwood Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all community organization and advocacy associates's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Community Organization and Advocacy associates's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (2 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids	$5,980	$27,091*	—	$13,805*	—
Des Moines Area Community CollegeAnkeny	$5,550	$26,312*	$30,658	$23,320*	0.89
National Median	—	$27,091*	—	$13,805*	0.51

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with community organization and advocacy graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

$78,240/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

$43,730/yrJobs growth:

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Kirkwood Community College, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 5 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.