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Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IAPublicSuburb Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$11,171
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
10.4K
Students
Large campus body
$39,349
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Des Moines Area Community College is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Ankeny, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.4K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences41% of degrees
Business & Marketing7% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,145
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $74,269
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,869
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,315
Earnings 5yr: $64,288
Debt: $19,496
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $67,653
Earnings 5yr: $56,635
Debt: $25,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $65,586
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,600
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,895
Earnings 5yr: $70,359
Debt: $9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,330
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,673
Earnings 5yr: $61,327
Debt: $9,624
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,269
Earnings 5yr: $57,900
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,072
Earnings 5yr: $54,763
Debt: $22,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,716
Earnings 5yr: $36,421
Debt: $10,811
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,996
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,984
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,924
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,250
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,204
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,250
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,546
Earnings 5yr: $55,664
Debt: $9,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,936
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,218
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $52,238
Earnings 5yr: $52,978
Debt: $5,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,877
Earnings 5yr: $44,408
Debt: $12,000
Carpenters.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,349
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,886
Earnings 5yr: $36,993
Debt: $23,320

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$11,171
In-State Tuition$5,790
Out-of-State Tuition$6,690
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
11%
Take Loans
40%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$39,349
+4% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$41,018

Completion Signals

39%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
63%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$70/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

42%
Men
58%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 42% men and 58% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
37%
Part-Time Share
51%
Avg Family Income
$47,542
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