Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Public · 7,591 undergraduates
Of 29 programs with reported earnings, 27 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 75 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,967 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,084 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,514 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,106 |
| $110k and up | $14,091 |
| All families (average) | $9,705 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,104 | +$8,974 | clears the bar | $10,402 | 1.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $72,932 | +$35,802 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $67,604 | +$30,474 | clears the bar | $15,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,372 | +$12,242 | clears the bar | $14,145 | 1.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $41,202 | +$4,072 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 3.2 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,813 | -$317 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $64,068 | +$26,938 | clears the bar | $15,788 | 0.6 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $43,731 | +$6,601 | clears the bar | $11,999 | 1.8 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $71,497 | +$34,367 | clears the bar | $15,983 | 0.5 yrs |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate's Degree | $61,118 | +$23,988 | clears the bar | $9,530 | 0.4 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $61,544 | +$24,414 | clears the bar | $12,585 | 0.5 yrs |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,964 | +$3,834 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Construction Management | Associate's Degree | $64,917 | +$27,787 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $55,888 | +$18,758 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate's Degree | $42,337 | +$5,207 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 29 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 24% of students receive Pell grants · 43% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.