Natural Resources/Conservation, General at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA

Natural Resources & Conservation ASSOCIATE CIP 03.0101

Total Graduates

Class of 2025

Male Graduates

33%

7 of 21

Female Graduates

67%

14 of 21

Annual Tuition & Fees

$6,176

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Natural Resources/Conservation, General. credential during the 2025 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The gender split is based on completers in this single award year and can shift meaningfully year to year — especially in smaller cohorts — so read the percentages as a recent snapshot rather than a fixed property of the program. The $6,176 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Kirkwood Community College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Natural Resources/Conservation, General.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 03.0101

Program Family Natural Resources & Conservation

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 21 graduates

Award Year 2025

Gender Distribution 33% male, 67% female

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

🎯

Conservation Scientists

Average Starting Salary

$67,950

10-Year Job Growth

+3.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 6 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Conservation Scientists SOC: 19-1031	$54,360	+3.4%	75%	primary100% confidence
Forest and Conservation Technicians SOC: 19-4071	$43,448	-3.2%	75%	primary100% confidence
Foresters SOC: 19-1032	$56,528	+1.2%	75%	primary100% confidence
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1043	$80,664	+4%	75%	primary100% confidence
Park Naturalists SOC: 19-1031	$54,360	+3.4%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$50,963

Peak Salary

$84,938

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (7)

● Reading Comprehension

● Active Listening

● Speaking

● Complex Problem Solving

● Writing

● Critical Thinking

● Science

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

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Institution

School Name Kirkwood Community College

Location Cedar Rapids, IA

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $6,176

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,220

Average Net Price $8,936

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Program Information

CIP Code: 03.0101

CIP Family: 03

IPEDS ID: