Public Administration and Social Service Professions at Kirkwood Community College
Ranked 83rd of 132 associate programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Kirkwood Community College's associate program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $29,307 one year after graduating, rising to $46,038 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 2% below the national median of $39,857 for this field, ranking 83rd of 132 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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