Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services at Kirkwood Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Kirkwood Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Kirkwood Community College graduates earn $31k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all allied health and medical assisting services certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (18 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College | $30,884 | — | — | — |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $38,511 | $31,130 | $12,834 | 0.33 |
| Southeastern Community College | $36,202 | $32,276 | $14,296 | 0.39 |
| Iowa Central Community College | $34,317 | — | $15,621 | 0.46 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $32,840 | $33,658 | $14,136 | 0.43 |
| Orion Technical College | $32,377 | $28,777 | $9,500 | 0.29 |
| National Median | $27,186 | — | $9,500 | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $5,550 | $38,511 | $12,834 |
| Southeastern Community College West Burlington | $6,300 | $36,202 | $14,296 |
| Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge | $5,376 | $34,317 | $15,621 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar | $6,600 | $32,840 | $14,136 |
| Orion Technical College Davenport | $15,600 | $32,377 | $9,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Kirkwood Community College, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.