by our College Data Analytics TeamWho vouches for Kirkwood Community College? Here is what we found about this school's accreditations.
Regional accreditation matters. Going to a regionally accredited school is important if you might transfer credits elsewhere or plan to pursue a post-graduate program. The regional accreditor for Kirkwood Community College is the Higher Learning Commission.
| Agency | Type of Accreditation | Program | Current Standing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Learning Commission | Institutional (Regional) | N/A | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Dental Assisting (DA) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Dental Hygiene (DH) | Accredited |
| American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Specialized | Dental Laboratory Technology (DT) | Withdrawn |
| American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education | Specialized | Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree | Accredited |
| American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education | Specialized | Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant | Accredited |
| National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation | Specialized | Nursing - Associate degree | Accredited |