Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College is a public community college located in Ankeny, IA. It offers 166 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 16 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,550 for Iowa residents and $11,100 for out-of-state students at Des Moines Area Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($7,182) of public community colleges in Iowa.
It has 21,637 students that are higher than the average population (2,128 students) of community colleges in Iowa. In addition, 5,265 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (12 to 1) of Iowa community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,800.

Academic Overview

Des Moines Area Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Ankeny, Iowa.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,550 for Iowa residents and $11,100 for other students on average. It offers 166 degree programs through 89 Certificate, 77 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 16 programs (7 Certificate, 9 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
Phone515-964-6200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,550
Out-of-State$11,100
Student Population »21,637 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »33%
Transfer-out Rate12%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,182
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,550 for Iowa residents and $11,100 for out-of-state students at Des Moines Area Community College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($7,182) over public community colleges in Iowa.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Des Moines Area Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Iowa community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Iowa ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,550$11,100
Books & Supplies$810
On-Campus Living Costs$10,548
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,608
Average Financial Aid$4,182
Cost of Attendance$16,908$22,458
After Financial Aid$12,726$18,276
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,800
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Iowa ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Des Moines Area Community College$5,550$11,100
Public Community Colleges in Iowa$5,969$7,182
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Des Moines Area Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 16 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 7 Certificate, 9 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs79NOT OFFERED
Total Programs8977NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and WholesalingNOT OFFERED 45 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)NOT OFFERED 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 62 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science43 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
32 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Court Reporting/Court ReporterNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 819 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 115 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 30 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 36 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Community Organization and AdvocacyNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Electrician11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
LineworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Communications Systems Installation and Repair TechnologyNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
53 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/Technician19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder63 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video Production2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary16 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 162 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 94 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 37 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping25 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales Operations1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 21,637 students at Des Moines Area Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 8,831 male students and 11,705 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total20,5365,41415,122
Male Students8,8312,5596,272
Female Students11,7052,8558,850

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Des Moines Area Community College, there are 21,637 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 9,690 students were attending classes through distance learning (5,265 students are enrolled exclusively and 4,425 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment21,637
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses5,265
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses4,425
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses11,947

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