Kirkwood Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Iowa residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,591 students.
About This School
Kirkwood Community College is a public institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with approximately 7,591 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,705 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $38,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Kirkwood Community College is a public community college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with several additional regional and county centers located in Belle Plaine, Coralville, Hiawatha, Monticello, Tipton, Vinton, Washington and Williamsburg.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in eastern Iowa, with an average net price of just $9,388/year and a manageable median debt of $7,591 at graduation — well below what you'd carry from a four-year school. The multiple regional campuses across the area add real convenience if you're balancing work or family. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $38,000 a decade out are modest, so if you're aiming for a transfer path to a four-year degree, have a clear plan to maximize that investment.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Kirkwood Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Agricultural Production Operations ($61,118 vs $42,438 nationally), and most below it in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($43,731 vs $61,982).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 660 | $46,104 | $44,125 | +$1,979 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 140 | $67,604 | $80,813 | −$13,209 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 102 | $49,372 | $48,733 | +$639 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 80 | $41,202 | $42,269 | −$1,067 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 59 | $64,068 | $65,389 | −$1,321 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 56 | $43,731 | $61,982 | −$18,251 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 29 | $42,337 | $45,634 | −$3,297 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 28 | $61,118 | $42,438 | +$18,680 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 27 | $50,182 | $47,825 | +$2,357 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 25 | $61,486 | $58,424 | +$3,062 |
| Precision Metal Working | 25 | $55,888 | $56,451 | −$563 |
| Construction Management | 23 | $64,917 | $72,110 | −$7,193 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,591 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2068
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kirkwood Community College cost?
The average net price at Kirkwood Community College is about $9,705 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Kirkwood Community College?
Kirkwood Community College has a graduation rate of 42%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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