Des Moines Area Community College is a 2-4 year, public school located in Ankeny, Iowa. The school focuses on the associate degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.

A total of 21,637 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 33%. Des Moines Area Community College offer 166 programs and, among them, 89 programs are for certificate programs.


2024 Average Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $11,100 at Des Moines Area Community College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $870. The total cost of attendance is $20,900 when a student lives on-campus and $23,650 when a student lives off-campus.

2024 Average Costs of Attendance
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Tuition & Fees$11,100$11,100
Books & Supplies$870$870
Room & Board$7,276$7,746
Other Living Expenses$1,654$3,934
Total Cost of Attendace (COA)$20,900$23,650
1The tuition & fees are based on out-of-state rates.

Vocational Programs Information

Total Number of Vocational Programs
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED43NOT OFFERED
Overall Programs84635NOT OFFERED

Des Moines Area Community College offers 89 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. Of that, 7 programs can be conferred by distance learning.

We note again Des Moines Area Community College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.

List of Vocational Programs at Des Moines Area Community College

Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and WholesalingNOT OFFERED 44 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)NOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 4 3 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 5 19 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED 70 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 4 2 NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 1 2 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 43 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Teacher Assistant/Aide0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Telecommunications Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0 22 14 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 28 10 NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADDNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 41 14 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management3 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland SecurityNOT OFFERED 227 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and CounterterrorismNOT OFFERED 4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Community Organization and AdvocacyNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Carpentry/CarpenterNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 12 NOT OFFERED
ElectricianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
LineworkerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Communications Systems Installation and Repair TechnologyNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 25 16 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Tool and Die Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 19 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder143 86 63 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Commercial and Advertising Art2 10 1 NOT OFFERED
Commercial PhotographyNOT OFFERED 14 0 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
ActingNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video ProductionNOT OFFERED 8 2 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 12 16 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)186 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training686 512 18 NOT OFFERED
Less than 12 Weeks Cert.1 Year Cert.1-2 Years Cert.2-4 Years Cert.
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 12 16 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 11 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)186 1 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training686 512 18 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 26 25 NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical ServicesNOT OFFERED 0 8 NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 9 0 NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 0 NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 1 NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Accessories Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 7 1 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

On-Campus Student Services

Des Moines Area Community College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

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