by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Kirkwood Community College. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Kirkwood Community College as a strong choice for design & applied arts, ranked #118 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 118 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Iowa | 4 of 8 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 14 of 48 |
The table below lists every degree level available for design & applied arts at Kirkwood Community College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 18 |
| Certificate | 36 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kirkwood Community College conferred 18 associate’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Kirkwood Community College is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,208 | $8,120 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
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Every one of the 18 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in design & applied arts from Kirkwood Community College identified as women.
The largest share of design & applied arts associate’s degree graduates at Kirkwood Community College are White. Roughly 67% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Kirkwood Community College awarded 18 associate’s completions in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Kirkwood Community College handed out 36 certificate degrees in design & applied arts.
Kirkwood Community College has not been ranked for design & applied arts at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of design & applied arts certificate degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts certificate degree graduates at Kirkwood Community College are White. About 78% 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 certificate in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Kirkwood Community College awarded 36 certificate degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
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