by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Des Moines Area Community College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
Des Moines Area Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 10,616 undergraduate (10,616 total)
The most popular majors at Des Moines Area Community College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 5,308 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 1,637 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 770 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 372 |
| Homeland Security. | 274 |
The following majors at Des Moines Area Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
Browse every major at Des Moines Area Community College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 5,308 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
1,637 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. |
232 | $41,107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
181 | $51,457 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. · Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
44 | $42,733 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. · Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. · Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
42 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
21 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
6 | $35,933 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
770 | $28,831 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Tool and Die Technology/Technician. · Machine Tool Technology/Machinist. |
372 | $31,704 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security. | 274 | NA |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Police Science. · Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
77 | $36,664 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
9 | NA |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. · Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
163 | $37,765 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
109 | $33,806 |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
32 | NA |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. ↳ Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General. · Selling Skills and Sales Operations. |
20 | NA |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. ↳ Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations. |
13 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Small Business Administration/Management. |
8 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. |
4 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming, Specific Applications. · Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
149 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Network and System Administration/Administrator. |
32 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. · Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician. |
147 | $41,813 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
21 | $41,529 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician. |
47 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. · Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
41 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. · Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD. |
23 | $35,471 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. · Telecommunications Technology/Technician. |
12 | NA |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 9 | NA |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Energy Systems Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. ↳ Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. |
88 | $48,409 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
28 | $30,970 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Commercial and Advertising Art. · Commercial Photography. · Interior Design. |
79 | $24,286 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
24 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Acting. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling. |
80 | $38,335 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
13 | NA |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. ↳ Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
49 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
44 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
66 | $23,928 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
32 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
27 | $34,614 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 53 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. · Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter. |
35 | $37,885 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | 30 | $27,625 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS. ↳ Public Administration and Social Service Professions. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. · Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
20 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 16 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
4 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
4 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
5 | NA |
| Journalism. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.