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Our tuition rates are one-third of most four-year schools and universities, reducing your concerns about debt and affordability.
One third the cost, but not one third the value!
Choose your own adventure
So you know what you want.
OR …
Maybe you’re not quite sure.
Either way, Kirtland’s degree and certificate programs are designed to guarantee your success — we will help guide you on your own adventure.
You have a gift for the creative. We know this, and our Art and Cosmetology programs at Kirtland encourage those who live to create. Our programs in Foundations in Art and Design, and Graphic Design will open countless doors for your future! Have an eye for making a person’s physical appearance a masterpiece? Our Cosmetology program is just for that. Complete a certificate in cosmetology or esthetician and graduate as a master in beauty. The choice is yours-pick the canvas suited best for your passion!
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A Creative Community that Pushes Your Best Self Forward
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Art and Design
Cosmetology
Successful at your current position but want more out of your career? Come to Kirtland where our Business programs are geared toward you and your climb up that corporate ladder. Become more competitive among your colleagues by completing a degree or certificate in accounting clerk specialist, business specialist, and much more. Is the corporate ladder not for you? Then learn to become your own boss with our Entrepreneurship program. Take the reins and navigate through what it takes to run a successful business. Be the boss! The deals are endless in Kirtland’s Business and Entrepreneurship programs.
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Set Yourself Apart From The Competition
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Business and Entrepreneurship
Associate in Accounting
Associate in Business Administration
This is not an equation of ones and zeros. We figure you know enough of that already. That’s why Kirtland’s Computer Technology programs are designed to make you a leader in the industry. We are not here to teach you what you already know. Complete a degree or certificate in high-demand career fields such as cyber security, and informational technology. Increase your level of knowledge and begin marketing yourself today as a professional in the computer industry. Remember, this is not binary code –choose the right path for you!
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Computer Information Technology Programs at Kirtland
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Cyber Security
Information Technology
You are an individual who puts others’ needs before your own. At Kirtland, we understand that’s why there is no program for you other than Public Safety. More than just a police academy, our Public Safety programs are designed to educate and inform students of the inner workings of the criminal justice system. Find out what makes the law system run, be the one who upholds the law, or choose both! At Kirtland you do not need to rush – take your time, consider your options, and choose the best path!
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Kirtland Criminal Justice and Police Academy: Excellence At-a-Glance
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Criminal Justice
Police Academy
Law Enforcement In-Service Training
Local Corrections Officer Academy
Regional Law Enforcement Training Consortium
More than ever, Health Sciences programs are positioning graduates into high-paying and high-demand careers. We value those with caring hearts and gentle hands. We understand this is more than a profession—it’s a calling. That is why our Health Sciences programs focus on providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed. Stop thinking about ‘how’ and start working on the program that’s right for you! You care for others, and we’ll care for you!
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Health Sciences for Future Heroes
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Cardiac Sonography
Medical Assistant
Medical Billing and Coding
Nursing
Surgical Technology
Phlebotomy Technician Course
A regular 9-5 job doesn’t appeal to you, does it? We get it. That is why our Skilled Trades programs take the desk out of the equation. Taught by industry-leading professionals, we remove the classroom and submerge you into the world of your chosen trade. Complete a certificate or degree and gain skills that will land you in high-paying, high-demand jobs. These programs aren’t rocket science. Choose what’s right for you!
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There’s Never Been a Better Time to Follow Your Passion
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Automotive Technology
CNC Machinist
Electrician
HVAC/R
Industrial Automation and Controls Technology
Integrative Occupational Studies
Welding and Fabricating
Wood Science Technology
Maybe you know what you want to do in the future or maybe you’re on the fence. Whichever it is, Kirtland has your back. Our Transfer programs are made for a smooth and seamless transition to any public four-year school of your choosing. After two years of knocking out your general education requirements at a third of the cost, transfer to a four-year college or university as a confident junior! Utilizing our Transfer programs allow you to experiment with countless degree fields while not breaking the bank. College is hard enough—we make it manageable!
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What about all the credits you CAN transfer?
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Transfer Degrees:
Associate in Science and Arts
Associate in Accounting
Associate in Business Administration
Transfer Pathways
Community Enrichment:
Community Education
Workforce Development
Other Program Information:
List of Degrees and Certificates
Career Bootcamps in Coding and UX Design
Center for Teaching and Learning
Tri-Area Trucking School (hosted by Kirtland)
KICKSTART YOUR COLLEGE CAREER NOW!
Kickstart Program 2024
Attend courses and learn skills to help get ready to start college. Both in person and online. All activities are free. Students will be supplied with everything they need to complete the program.
Kirtland Community College Senior Summit ’24
Join Kirtland Community College TODAY from 6-8 p.m. for our first-ever Senior Summit for Class of 2024 High School graduates. Learn everything you need to know before stepping foot on a college campus!
