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Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is a Public, 2 Years+ school located in Ankeny, IA. The 2019 average net price at Des Moines Area Community College is $9,239. Acceptance rate is 100.00%. The school has a total enrollment of 23,474.
Mission Statement
Quick Facts
Major City
| Location: | Ankeny, IA |
| Student Body: | 23,474 |
| Education Type: | 2 Years+ |
| Funding: | Public |
| Campus Type: | Suburban |
| Web Site: | www.dmacc.edu |
| Acceptance Rate: | Open Enrollment |
Admission Details
Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
- Acceptance Rate: Open Enrollment
- Application Deadline: n/a
- International Students: Unreported
- Application Fee: $0
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
| In State Tuition: | $4,680 |
| Out of State/International Tuition: | $9,360 |
| Room and Board: | $7,302 |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,322 |
| Other Fees: | $0 |
| Net Price In-District/State: | $9,239 |
| Net Price Out-of-State: | n/a |
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
- Most Recent Incoming Class: 2,683
- Men / Women Ratio: 1,352 / 1,331
- Median SAT Verbal Range: Unreported
- Median SAT Math Range: Unreported
- Median ACT Range: Unreported
International Student DataInformation for International Students
- Minimum TOEFL Score: n/a
- Minimum IETLS Score: n/a
- % of International Students: Unreported
- International Testing: n/a
- Total International Students: n/a
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
- High School Transcript: n/a
- Recommendations: n/a
- Admissions Tests Scores: n/a
- Portfolio: n/a
Top 5 Popular Programs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences: 36%
- Health Professions: 15%
- Vocational Trade Programs: 10%
- Protective Services: 7%
- Agriculture: 6%
Academic Programs
Des Moines Area Community College offers 127 Total Programs in Associate's, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Associate's Degree ProgramsDes Moines Area Community College offers 57 Associate's Degree Programs
Agriculture
- Agricultural, Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling Degree
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- Applied Horticulture, Horticultural Business Services, Other Degree
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Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
- Online
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- Accounting Technology, Technician and Bookkeeping Degree
- Online
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- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations Degree
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- Business Administration and Management, General Degree
- Online
- Campus
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Degree
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- Hospitality Administration, Management, General Degree
- Campus
- Marketing, Marketing Management, General Degree
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- Office Management and Supervision Degree
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- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Degree
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Computer Science
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications Degree
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- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree
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- Information Technology Degree
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- Network and System Administration, Administrator Degree
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- Web Page, Digital, Multimedia and Information Resources Design Degree
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Engineering Technology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad, Cadd Degree
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- Automation Engineer Technology, Technician Degree
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- Civil Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Electromechanical Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology Degree
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- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology, Technician Degree
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- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad, Cadd Degree
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- Telecommunications Technology, Technician Degree
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- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology, Technician Degree
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Foreign Language, Literature
- Language Interpretation and Translation Degree
- Online
- Campus
Health Professions
- Clinical, Medical Laboratory Technician Degree
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- Dental Hygiene, Hygienist Degree
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- Emergency Medical Technology, Technician (Emt Paramedic) Degree
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- Health Information, Medical Records Technology, Technician Degree
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- Health, Health Care Administration, Management Degree
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- Medical Administrative, Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Degree
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- Registered Nursing, Registered Nurse Degree
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- Respiratory Care Therapy, Therapist Degree
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- Veterinary, Animal Health Technology, Technician and Veterinary Assistant Degree
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Human Sciences
- Child Care Provider, Assistant Degree
- Online
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Legal Studies
- Court Reporting, Court Reporter Degree
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- Legal Assistant, Paralegal Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies Degree
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- Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies Degree
- Online
- Campus
Mechanic, Repair Technician
- Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology, Technician Degree
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- Automobile, Automotive Mechanics Technology, Technician Degree
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- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology Degree
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- Diesel Mechanics Technology, Technician Degree
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- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Technician Degree
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Personal/Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts, Chef Training Degree
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- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General Degree
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Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Police Science Degree
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- Cyber, Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Degree
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- Fire Science, Fire-Fighting Degree
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- Homeland Security Degree
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Public Admin, Social Services
- Community Organization and Advocacy Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts
- Commercial Photography Degree
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- Commercial and Advertising Art Degree
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Vocational Trade Programs
- Machine Tool Technology, Machinist Degree
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- Tool and Die Technology, Technician Degree
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Certificate ProgramsDes Moines Area Community College offers 62 Certificate Programs
Agriculture
- Agricultural, Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling Degree
- Campus
- Applied Horticulture, Horticultural Business Services, Other Degree
- Campus
Biological, Biomedical Science
- Biotechnology Degree
- Campus
Business, Management, Marketing
- Accounting Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Accounting Technology, Technician and Bookkeeping Degree
- Online
- Campus
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations Degree
- Campus
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Degree
- Campus
- Hospitality Administration, Management, General Degree
- Campus
- Information Resources Management Degree
- Campus
- Marketing, Marketing Management, General Degree
- Campus
- Office Management and Supervision Degree
- Campus
- Retailing and Retail Operations Degree
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- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Degree
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- Selling Skills and Sales Operations Degree
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- Small Business Administration, Management Degree
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Communication Technology
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Degree
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Computer Science
- Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
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- Information Technology Degree
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- Web Page, Digital, Multimedia and Information Resources Design Degree
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Construction
- Carpentry, Carpenter Degree
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- Electrician Degree
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Engineering Technology
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad, Cadd Degree
- Campus
- Biomedical Technology, Technician Degree
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- Civil Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
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- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Electromechanical Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Technology Degree
- Campus
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad, Cadd Degree
- Campus
- Telecommunications Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
Foreign Language, Literature
- Language Interpretation and Translation Degree
- Online
- Campus
Health Professions
- Dental Assisting, Assistant Degree
- Campus
- Dietitian Assistant Degree
- Campus
- Emergency Medical Technology, Technician (Emt Paramedic) Degree
- Campus
- Health Information, Medical Records Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Health, Health Care Administration, Management Degree
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- Licensed Practical, Vocational Nurse Training Degree
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- Medical Administrative, Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Degree
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- Medical, Clinical Assistant Degree
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- Ophthalmic Technician, Technologist Degree
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- Pharmacy Technician, Assistant Degree
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- Phlebotomy Technician, Phlebotomist Degree
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- Registered Nursing, Registered Nurse Degree
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- Surgical Technology, Technologist Degree
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Human Sciences
- Child Care Provider, Assistant Degree
- Online
- Campus
Legal Studies
- Legal Assistant, Paralegal Degree
- Campus
Mechanic, Repair Technician
- Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Automobile, Automotive Mechanics Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Diesel Mechanics Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Technician Degree
- Campus
Personal/Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts, Chef Training Degree
- Campus
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General Degree
- Campus
Protective Services
- Criminal Justice, Police Science Degree
- Campus
- Cyber, Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Degree
- Campus
- Homeland Security Degree
- Campus
Public Admin, Social Services
- Community Organization and Advocacy Degree
- Campus
Visual and Performing Arts
- Cinematography and Film, Video Production Degree
- Campus
- Commercial Photography Degree
- Campus
- Commercial and Advertising Art Degree
- Campus
Vocational Trade Programs
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork Degree
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- Tool and Die Technology, Technician Degree
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- Welding Technology, Welder Degree
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Demographics & Outcomes
Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
- Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 29%
- Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 33%
- 1st Year Retention: 59%
- Post Graduation Salary: $34,100
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
- Total Students: 23,474
- White, non-Hispanic Students: 69%
- Unknown: 10%
- Hispanic Students: 8%
- Black Students: 6%
- Asian Students: 4%
- Two or more races: 2%
- Non-resident, alien: 1%
- American Indian, Alaska Native Students: <1%
- Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%
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