Hawkeye Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Hawkeye Community College at a glance

• 2,626

  students enrolled

• 898

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,649

  average net price a year

  Tuition $6,119 in state, $6,409 out of state

• $39,099

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,849

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Hawkeye Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Black Hawk County, where the college is.

• 49

  open professional jobs

• 8

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 3.6%

  unemployment in Black Hawk County

  2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $64,581

  median household income

  Black Hawk County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to finance (2 open), sales (11 open), operations (10 open), human resources (5 open).

Hiring most: Deere (5), Conagra Brands (4), Tyson Foods (4), Top Echelon Network (recruiter member boards) (3), Food Management Search (2), Mediacom Communications (2), Regions Financial (2), SteveRecruiter (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (14), Sales (11), Operations (10), Human Resources (5), Finance (2), Academic (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northeast Iowa LWDA.

• Waterloo IowaWORKSWaterloo · 319-235-2123 · Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 8:30 - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Hawkeye Community College?

Hawkeye Community College enrolls about 2,626 students and is a public 2-year institution in Waterloo, Iowa. It awards about 898 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Hawkeye Community College?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Hawkeye Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,099 six years after entry and $42,849 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Hawkeye Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Hawkeye Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Hawkeye Community College?

49 open professional jobs are listed in Black Hawk County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Deere has the most openings.