City Rankings
Best Colleges in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Top colleges in Cedar Rapids ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 3
Avg grad earnings: $52,976
Top Colleges in Cedar Rapids
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coe College #622 national | $57,125 |
| 2 | Mount Mercy University #853 national | $60,787 |
| 3 | Kirkwood Community College #1365 national | $41,016 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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