Kirkwood Community College
Associate Degree
Certificate (1-2 years)
$6,176
In-State Tuition
18 months
Duration
On-Campus
Format
Cedar Rapids, IA
Location
About This Program
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation program at Kirkwood Community College
Types of Farm Equipment Operators
Farm Equipment Operator
Agricultural Equipment Operator
Tractor Operator
Sprayer Operator
Harvester/Combine Operator
Baler Operator
Loader Operator
Rake Operator
What You'll Learn:
- Operating specialized equipment such as terrestrial and airborne crop-spraying equipment
- Tractors and hauling equipment
- Planting and harvesting equipment
- Cutting equipment
- Power sources and systems for silos
- Irrigation
- Pumping
- Applications such as dairy
- Feeding and shearing operations
- Processing equipment
- Applicable electrical
- Mechanical
- Safety principles
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$6,176/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$8,220/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
84%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Federal Aid
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
$5,198
Avg Loan Amount
36%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$54,829
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
18
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 01.0204 (Farm Equipment Operator)
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