by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Kirkwood Community College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Kirkwood Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,876 undergraduate (4,876 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Kirkwood Community College.
Among Kirkwood Community College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | $61,274 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $52,333 |
| Construction Management. | $46,650 |
| Agricultural Mechanization. | $42,853 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $41,575 |
Browse every major at Kirkwood Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,438 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
600 | $24,390 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
147 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
144 | $52,333 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. · Occupational Therapist Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. · Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. |
104 | $33,666 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. · Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician. |
90 | $36,805 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist. |
57 | $41,258 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist. |
5 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
118 | $35,317 |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
109 | $46,650 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
52 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General. |
30 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
23 | NA |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
21 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. |
7 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling. |
72 | NA |
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Agricultural Production Operations, General. |
63 | $41,254 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
16 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other. |
14 | NA |
| Agricultural Mechanization. ↳ Agricultural Power Machinery Operation. |
13 | $42,853 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
111 | $40,829 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
47 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. |
97 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
30 | $37,801 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
13 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
67 | $39,240 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. · Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. |
41 | $41,575 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
3 | $61,274 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
53 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Interior Design. |
54 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
8 | NA |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. ↳ Digital Arts. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
36 | $26,926 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Natural Resources/Conservation, General. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. ↳ Plumbing Technology/Plumber. |
15 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
20 | $32,373 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | 13 | NA |
| Social Work. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design. |
10 | $27,682 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Physical Fitness Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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