Agriculture at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 75 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 17 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #207 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Students who complete Des Moines Area Community College’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,335 |
| 2 years | $38,287 |
| 3 years | $42,826 |
| 4 years | $46,747 |
| 5 years | $45,245 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Agriculture graduates from Des Moines Area Community College take home a median $46,747, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Des Moines Area Community College comes in at $12,626.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Those who complete Agriculture program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Agriculture graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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