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Get hands-on CNC Machining training and expert guidance to set yourself up for success. With 44,000 job openings annually and 7% job growth by 2030, this high-demand field offers secure and rewarding career opportunities.
Get experience in our state-of-the-art CNC lab, learning to create precision parts with cutting-edge equipment.Explore CNC
1 Year Diploma
My instructors are former law enforcement officers with real-world experience. Touring the Linn County Courthouse made it clear how everything connects to what we learn in class”
Malayna ArpWalker, Iowa | Criminal Justice Program
From the Classroom to the Courthouse
Start your career right after graduation, or explore our Liberal Arts degree if you’re planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university.
AASAssociate of Applied Science degree
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Can you guess which Iowa college has won 14 national championships? The answer might surprise you! At Kirkwood, success isn’t just a goal — it’s a way of life.
Incredible majors. Affordable degrees. Pathways to great jobs. Amazing faculty and staff. Friendships and connections that last a lifetime. Choose Kirkwood to find your future and save a fortune.