Kirkwood Community College - Cedar Rapids

Everyone at Kirkwood Community College is pleased that you are considering us for your next level of educational achievement. Every new student is another new opportunity for us to serve present needs and future dreams. Your needs and plans are vital to what we all can do together.

You might be surprised to know that Kirkwood is well-known not only in Iowa, but across the nation and world. We have built a reputation as a place where creative learning happens in many ways. From our prestigious membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College to a recent award by a local business publication as the “Best Place to Work in Eastern Iowa,” Kirkwood has earned its spot among the leading two-year colleges in America.

Across our main campus and the twelve other locally based Kirkwood Centers, you’ll find modern facilities and equipment that match the dedication of our people. These talented, wise individuals are focused on your success. We know they will be your focused, faithful guides as you move toward your goals.

Finally, we suspect that you are interested in moving your goals forward, of seeking a better job or new career opportunities by coming to Kirkwood. Throughout our college we are also exploring new methods, better ways of serving our students and the community. Our college is among the first in the nation to adopt the Academic Quality Improvement Program, or AQIP. While the details of that might not be of interest to everyone, what you should know is that this AQIP process is our commitment to you and everyone we serve. It means that no matter what great things we have done in the past, we can all learn more, do better and continue to improve. We find excitement in excellence and want to share in that journey with you.

In historical terms, Kirkwood’s founding year of 1966 was not that long ago. There is so much more we need to do and want to accomplish. We are writing the next chapter in our history right now – and you are a part of that next chapter. You are the future of Kirkwood.

Accounting Programs

Accounting - Associate of Applied Science
The Accounting program provides students with the background they need to enter general accounting, cost accounting, finance, credit or other specialized areas of financial accounting and financial reporting.
Accounting Technology Technician and Bookkeeping

Agricultural Programs

Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations
Agricultural, Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

Animal Care Programs

Animal, Livestock Husbandry and Production

Automotive Programs

Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology, Technician
Automotive Mechanics Technology

Business Programs

Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry
General Merchandising, Sales, Related Marketing Operations
International Marketing
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
System Administration - Administrator

Business Administration Programs

Business Administration and Management

Childcare Programs

Child Care Provider, Assistant

Communication Programs

Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology, Technician
Telecommunications Technology, Technician

Communications Technology Programs

Communications Engineering Technology
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology

Computer Programs

Computer Installation and Repair Technology, Technician

Construction Programs

Building, Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection
Carpentry, Carpenter
Construction Trades
Mason and Masonry
Surveying Technology, Surveying

Criminal Justice Programs

Corrections
Criminal Justice, Police Science

Culinary Programs

Culinary Arts, Chef Training
Restaurant and Catering Management

Dental Assisting Programs

Dental Assisting - Assistant
Dental Laboratory Technology

Dental Hygienist Programs

Dental Hygiene - Hygienist

Drafting Programs

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD, CADD
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD, CADD

Electronics Programs

Industrial Electronics Technology

Environmental Programs

Natural Resources, Conservation

Fashion Programs

Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Retailing and Retail Operations

Finance and Banking Programs

Finance

Fire Science Programs

Fire Science - Firefighting
Fire Services Administration

Graphic Design Programs

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Graphic Communications

Healthcare Programs

Dietitian Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant

Horticulture Programs

Ornamental Horticulture

HVAC Programs

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Industrial Technology Programs

Lineworker

Information Technology Programs

Computer and IT Services Administration and Management

Interior Design Programs

Interior Design

Language Programs

Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

Liberal Arts Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies
Multi Interdisciplinary Studies

Marketing Programs

Marketing, Marketing Management

Mechanic Programs

Diesel Mechanics Technology, Technician
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers

Medical Assisting Programs

Medical Clinical Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant

Medical Technology Programs

Health Information, Medical Records Technology, Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy, Therapist

Nursing Programs

Plant Nursery Operations and Management

Office Professional Programs

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary
Legal Administrative Assistant
Medical Administrative Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Paralegal Programs

Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Paramedic Programs

Emergency Medical Technology, Technician EMT Paramedic

Plumbing Programs

Plumbing Technology - Plumber

Political Science Programs

Community Organization and Advocacy

Registered Nursing RN Programs

Registered Nurse RN, ASN, N, MSN - Nursing

Software Programming Programs

Computer Programming, Specific Applications

Surgical Technology Programs

Surgical Technology - Technologist

Technical Programs

Machine Tool Technology, Machinist
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Mgmt and Recycling Tech

Ultrasound Programs

Electroneurodiagnostic - Electroencephalographic Technician

Veterinary Technology Programs

Animal Health Technology - Veterinary Assisting

Vocational Trade Programs

Turf and Turfgrass Management

Welding Programs

Welding Technology, Welder - Certificate
Students in the welding program can choose a certificate, or an Associate of Applied Science degree. The associate degree program includes Shielded Metal and Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tangsten Arc Welding. Also available are Pipe Welding and Quality Assurance Training. Graduates of this program can transfer to the University of Northern Iowa to pursue a Technology Management Bachelor of Arts degree.

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Enrollment Information

Related Programs Nearby

Total enrollment:	15432
Total undergraduate:	15432
Total graduate:	0
Total professional:	0

Total full-time:	8281
Full-time undergraduate:	8281
Full-time graduate:	0
Full-time professional:	0

Total part-time:	7151
Part-time undergraduate:	7151
Part-time graduate:	0
Part-time professional:	parttime_professional

Men total:	7005
Women total:	8427

Nonresident alien:	538	(3.49%)
American Indian/Alaska Native:	163	(1.06%)
Asian or Pacific Islander:	159	(1.03%)
Black non-Hispanic:	479	(3.10%)
Hispanic:	298	(1.93%)
White non-Hispanic:	12497	(80.98%)
Race/ethnicity unknown:	1298	(8.41%)