Precision Metal Working at Kirkwood Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Precision Metal Working certificate's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College | $41,613* | — | $5,500* | — |
| Marshalltown Community College | $45,972* | — | —* | — |
| Hawkeye Community College | $45,509* | $44,868 | $7,874* | 0.17 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $43,588* | $49,983 | $5,479* | 0.13 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $41,613* | — | $7,910* | 0.19 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $39,397* | $43,506 | $5,500* | 0.14 |
| National Median | $36,248* | — | $9,000* | 0.25 |
Other Precision Metal Working Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown Community College Marshalltown | $5,304 | $45,972 | — |
| Hawkeye Community College Waterloo | $6,308 | $45,509 | $7,874 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar | $6,600 | $43,588 | $5,479 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City | $5,042 | $41,613 | $7,910 |
| Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny | $5,550 | $39,397 | $5,500 |
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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in IA. Actual outcomes may vary.