Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa · Public · 10,446 undergraduates
Of 30 programs with reported earnings, 27 leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 86 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,132 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,175 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,130 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,455 |
| $110k and up | $15,534 |
| All families (average) | $11,171 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $45,505 | +$8,375 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,673 | +$3,543 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Homeland Security | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,269 | +$37,139 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $52,238 | +$15,108 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $68,315 | +$31,185 | clears the bar | $15,075 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,586 | +$28,456 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $60,716 | +$23,586 | clears the bar | $10,434 | 0.4 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $63,673 | +$26,543 | clears the bar | $8,770 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $50,877 | +$13,747 | clears the bar | $9,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,653 | +$30,523 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Agricultural Business and Management | Associate's Degree | $55,546 | +$18,416 | clears the bar | $8,684 | 0.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $36,996 | -$134 | falls short | $13,000 | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $62,072 | +$24,942 | clears the bar | $16,625 | 0.7 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,259 | +$11,129 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,642 | +$6,512 | clears the bar | $5,500 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 39% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.