by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at DMACC. It is offered at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at DMACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 58 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Certificate | 42 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College handed out 58 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
DMACC is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,220 | $6,690 |
Read more about DMACC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 38% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at DMACC are White. Roughly 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a associate’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
DMACC granted 27 associate’s completions in commercial and advertising art in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (78%).
DMACC granted 17 associate’s completions in commercial photography in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (76%).
DMACC awarded 13 associate’s degrees in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (62%).
DMACC awarded 1 associate’s degree in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College handed out 6 undergraduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
DMACC is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of visual & performing arts undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at DMACC are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a undergraduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DMACC awarded 4 undergraduate certificate completions in cinematography and film/video production in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
DMACC conferred 2 undergraduate certificate completions in commercial and advertising art recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College conferred 42 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
DMACC is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at DMACC are White. Approximately 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DMACC granted 19 certificate completions in commercial photography in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
DMACC conferred 13 certificate degrees in commercial and advertising art in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (85%).
DMACC conferred 7 certificate completions in cinematography and film/video production recently — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
DMACC conferred 3 certificate completions in acting in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
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