by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Kirkwood Community College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 18 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Kirkwood Community College among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #1,237 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,237 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Iowa | 14 of 35 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Region | 92 of 208 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in nursing at Kirkwood Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 144 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kirkwood Community College conferred 144 associate’s degrees in nursing.
Kirkwood Community College ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Iowa | 4 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 580 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,208 | $8,120 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
Find out more about Kirkwood Community College tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 8% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at Kirkwood Community College are White. Roughly 76% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 109 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Kirkwood Community College conferred 144 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
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