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Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 · Public 2-year · (319) 398-5411 · School website
Average net price
$9,705
per year after grants, College Scorecard
Career completions
587
2023-24, IPEDS
Finish on time
43%
within 150% of normal time, Scorecard
Students with Pell
23.7%
share of undergraduates, Scorecard
Takes federal student aid (IPEDS) Accreditor on file: Higher Learning Commission Credit for military training (IPEDS) Open admission (IPEDS) On Iowa's WIOA eligible training provider list (DOL file dated June 30, 2025)
Career programs at Kirkwood Community College
| Program | Award | Length | Program cost | Completions | Earnings, 1 yr | Funding and results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN/LVN | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 147 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Automotive | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 98 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Dental assistant | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 66 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Medical assistant | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 66 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Welding | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 48 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Culinary | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 36 | Not published | WIOA list |
| IT support | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 30 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Surgical tech | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 27 | Not published | WIOA list |
| HVAC | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 16 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Plumbing | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 15 | Not published | WIOA list |
| EMT and paramedic | Certificate, Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 13 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Carpentry | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 9 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Pharmacy tech | Certificate | Not reported | Not reported | 9 | Not published | WIOA list |
| Diesel | Associate | Not reported | Not reported | 7 | Not published | WIOA list |
College Scorecard counts 7,591 undergraduates · How program cost is reported · Earnings · WIOA list
- Programs, cost, length and completions: IPEDS complete data files, 2024-25 collection, read October 8, 2026.
- Net price, on-time completion, debt and earnings: College Scorecard data files, June 10, 2026, read October 8, 2026.
- WIOA list: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov program file (ETA-9171), read October 8, 2026.
Cost and aid at Kirkwood Community College
What a year costs, 2024-25
- Tuition and fees, in districtIPEDS, academic-year schools
- $6,176
- Tuition and fees, in stateIPEDS
- $6,176
- Tuition and fees, out of stateIPEDS
- $8,220
- Books and suppliesIPEDS
- $1,000
- Average net price after grantsCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
- $9,705
- Median federal debt at graduationCollege Scorecard, all programs
- $12,000
- Median earnings 10 years after entryCollege Scorecard, all students
- $41,016
- Kirkwood Community College net price calculator (link from IPEDS)
- Financial aid office page (link from IPEDS)
- Veterans and military page (link from IPEDS)
How training gets paid for: Pell Grants, Workforce Pell, WIOA, GI Bill.
More Kirkwood Community College programs on the WIOA list
| Listed program | Tuition and fees | Length | Completed | Employed, 2nd quarter | Median earnings, 2nd quarter | Students who exited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDL Class B (30 hours)Class B Commercial Drivers License · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $1,800+ $212 books | 1 week, 30 hours a week | 77.8% | 86.4% | $13,042 | 54 |
| CDL Class B (50 hours)Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $2,400 | 2 weeks, 40 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| Class A CDL Refresher (40 hours)Class A CDL Refresher Certificate of Completion · In person · CIP 49.0205 | $2,500 | 1 week, 40 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| ELDT Class A CDL Program (Hybrid)ELDT Class A CDL Certificate · Hybrid (in person and online) · CIP 49.0205 | $4,995 | 6 weeks, 40 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| Nurse Aide Hybrid TrainingCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) · Hybrid (in person and online) · CIP 51.3902 | $635+ $60 books | 6 weeks, 17 hours a week | 54.5% | 71.4% | $9,755 | 11 |
| Nurse Aide TrainingCertified Nurse Assistant · In person · CIP 51.3902 | $715 | 6 weeks, 17 hours a week | 74.5% | 81% | $5,024 | 364 |
| Cybersecurity and ComplianceCybersecurity and Compliance Associate of Applied Science Degree · Hybrid (in person and online) · CIP 11.1003 | $14,490+ $700 books | 72 weeks, 15 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
| EKG Technician TrainingEKG Technician Certificate of Completion · In person · CIP 51.0902 | $999 | 10 weeks, 6 hours a week | 81.8% | 92.3% | $9,564 | 11 |
| Professional Medical CoderProfessional Medical Coder Certificate · Online only · CIP 51.0713 | $4,399 | 24 weeks, 8 hours a week | 61.1% | Suppressed | Suppressed | 18 |
| Phlebotomist Training CoursePhlebotomist Certificate · In person · CIP 51.1009 | $1,499 | 20 weeks, 7 hours a week | 81.1% | 87.3% | $6,984 | 53 |
| Central Sterilization Service TechnicianCertified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) · In person · CIP 51.1012 | $755+ $144 books | 10 weeks, 10 hours a week | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed | Suppressed |
Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults.gov (ETA-9171), June 30, 2025 file, read October 8, 2026. Matched by name, place or DOL provider ID.