Below are the key facts about this program at Kirkwood Community College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #2 out of 6 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Kirkwood Community College among the top schools in the country for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians, placing at #60 out of 165 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Schools | 60 of 165 |
| Best Schools in Iowa | 2 of 6 |
| Best Schools in the Plains States Region | 9 of 20 |
The following degree levels are granted in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at Kirkwood Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kirkwood Community College conferred 16 associate’s degrees in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians.
Kirkwood Community College is among the very best schools in the country for veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Associate Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 8 |
| Best Associate Degree Schools | 53 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,208 | $8,120 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
Learn more about Kirkwood Community College tuition and fees.
All of the 16 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians from Kirkwood Community College were women.
The majority of veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians associate’s degree graduates at Kirkwood Community College are White. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kirkwood Community College with a associate’s in veterinary/animal health technologies/technicians.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Kirkwood Community College conferred 16 associate’s degrees in veterinary/animal health technology/technician and veterinary assistant in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
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