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