Marketing

Associate's degree · Kirkwood Community College · Cedar Rapids, IA

CIP 52.14

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$39,638Median earnings 4 years after

$45,159Median earnings 5 years after

$12,898Median federal debt

19Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Marketing at Kirkwood Community College earn a median of $33,438. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,264 four years after graduating (middle half: $27,714–$61,712). Median debt is $12,898, about 39% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Kirkwood Community College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$64,461
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Electromechanical Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$50,387
Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$48,114
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$44,896
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociate's degree$42,392
Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$41,575
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's degree$40,835
Computer ProgrammingAssociate's degree$39,216
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$37,385
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Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesAssociate's degree$35,900
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesAssociate's degree$33,009
Design and Applied ArtsAssociate's degree$32,116
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$30,884
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree$29,838
Culinary Arts and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$21,391

Frequently asked questions

How much do Marketing graduates from Kirkwood Community College make?

The median salary is $33,438 and $45,159 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,898.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.