WHY PAY MORE TO EARN MORE?

What's it take to earn $50,000–$80,000/year in your first job after college? At Kirkwood, a lot less than you might think. In just 2 years, you could be ready to walk right into your high-paying dream job. Plus, you'll save thousands of dollars by finishing in half the time it takes compared to 4-year degree programs.

Choose from dozens of Kirkwood programs for hundreds of great careers, including:


Computer & Information Systems Manager
Starting Salary: $83,541  |  Average Salary: $123,568

Software Developer, Systems
Starting Salary: $65,336  |  Average Salary: $95,369

Dental Hygienist
Starting Salary: $61,114  |  Average Salary: $70,597

Construction Manager
Starting Salary: $54,145  |  Average Salary: $86,183

Agricultural Manager
Starting Salary: $62,163  |  Average Salary: $90,342

Source: Iowa Workforce Development Wage Report 2020

 
Or learn more about ALL of Kirkwood's 130+ majors/programs.
 


HIGH-DEMAND JOBS. HIGH-PAYING CAREERS.

• Nursing and health care
• Wind turbine energy production
• Business, IT, and cybersecurity
• Agricultural science

 

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