The most popular undergraduate major at Kirkwood Community College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. A list of all 70 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Kirkwood Community College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 22 |
| Agricultural Power Machinery Operation | 20 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 17 |
| Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management | 5 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 3 |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | 16 |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | 7 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other | 9 |
| Animal Health | 22 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Graphic Communications | 19 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 17 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 23 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 30 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 23 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 4 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 47 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 10 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Surveying Engineering | 10 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 6 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 13 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 8 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 10 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,145 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biotechnology | 2 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 20 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 23 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 |
| Construction Trades | 2 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Mason/Masonry | 9 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 15 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 16 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 25 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 12 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 14 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 16 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Interior Design | 21 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 40 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 17 |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist | 5 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 62 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 15 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 15 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 15 |
| Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist | 5 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 20 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 18 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 28 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 175 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 158 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 106 |
| Accounting | 70 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 25 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 22 |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 8 |
| Construction Management | 17 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153737 IPEDS survey data for Kirkwood Community College.