Kirkwood Community College
Public in Cedar Rapids, IA. 25 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, diesel/heavy equipment and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 25 | $53,200 | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 56 | $49,322 | $12,950 | $147 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 59 | $49,182 | $15,750 | $179 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 25 | $46,467 | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 21 | $43,629 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 80 | $40,834 | $20,045 | $228 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 15 | $33,312 | $11,691 | $133 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 27 | $29,967 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | $14,250 | $162 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 31 | not reported | $11,000 | $125 |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 43 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 135 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 34 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 34 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 53 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 143 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $33,312 one year out, 13% below the national median for veterinary tech associate degree programs ($38,472).
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (certificate): graduates earned $29,967 one year out, 6% below the national median for culinary certificate programs ($31,975).
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (certificate): graduates earned $43,629 one year out, 3% above the national median for HVAC certificate programs ($42,250).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $53,200 one year out, 10% above the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Capri College-Cedar Rapids (Cedar Rapids, IA), about 5 miles away
- University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA), about 18 miles away
- PCI Academy-Iowa City (Iowa City, IA), about 20 miles away
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy (Anamosa, IA), about 20 miles away
- Hawkeye Community College (Waterloo, IA), about 50 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.