Kirkwood Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Kirkwood Community College at a glance

• 7,591

  students enrolled

• 2,627

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,705

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,880 in state, $7,868 out of state

• $37,525

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,016

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% 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 Kirkwood Community College

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

• 307

  open professional jobs

• 26

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  5 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Linn County

  2026-09 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $76,421

  median household income

  Linn County

• 41%

  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 clinical (2 open), finance (15 open), sales (20 open), operations (37 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (8 open).

Hiring most: RTX (93), BAE Systems (52), Loenbro (10), Suffolk Construction Company (8), Transamerica (8), ITC Holdings (6), Butler (5), Mortenson (4).

What they hire for: Engineering (165), Operations (37), Sales (20), Finance (15), Human Resources (8), Data & Analytics (7). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: East Central Iowa LWDA.

• IowaWORKS Center - Cedar RapidsCedar Rapids · 319-365-9474 · 8:00 to 4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs and Fri; 9am to 4:30pm Wed.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Kirkwood Community College?

Kirkwood Community College enrolls about 7,591 students and is a public 2-year institution in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It awards about 2,627 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Kirkwood Community College?

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

What do Kirkwood Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,525 six years after entry and $41,016 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Kirkwood Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

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

Are there jobs near Kirkwood Community College?

307 open professional jobs are listed in Linn County, 26 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.