Hawkeye Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,626
students enrolled
898
degrees and certificates a year
43%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$9,649
average net price a year
Tuition $6,119 in state, $6,409 out of state
$39,099
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$42,849
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 25% | 228 |
| Health professions | 20% | 176 |
| Precision production | 7% | 66 |
| Agriculture | 7% | 59 |
| Business & management | 6% | 56 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics, mechatronics and automation | 13 | 12 |
The job market around Hawkeye Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Black Hawk County, where the college is.
64
open professional jobs
8
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
2%
ask for AI skills
1 jobs
4.1%
unemployment in Black Hawk County
2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$64,581
median household income
Black Hawk County
37%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.6% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (13 open), operations (6 open), human resources (9 open).
Hiring most: IDEX (8), Conagra Brands (4), Deere (4), GPAC (4), Fleet Farm (3), Food Management Search (3), Rivalia Chemical (3), Client Growth Resources (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (18), Sales (13), Human Resources (9), Finance (7), Operations (6), Administration (1). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northeast Iowa LWDA.
- Waterloo IowaWORKSWaterloo · 319-235-2123 · Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 8:30 - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00-4:30pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Hawkeye Community College?
- Hawkeye Community College enrolls about 2,626 students and is a public 2-year institution in Waterloo, Iowa. It awards about 898 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Hawkeye Community College?
- 43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Hawkeye Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,099 six years after entry and $42,849 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Hawkeye Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Hawkeye Community College awarded degrees or certificates in robotics, mechatronics and automation (certificate, associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Hawkeye Community College?
- 64 open professional jobs are listed in Black Hawk County, 8 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. IDEX has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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