Agricultural Economics at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Agricultural Economics, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 80 agricultural economics graduations were recorded at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Agricultural Economics Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines Area Community College’s Agricultural Economics program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 39 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #6 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 157 |
Earnings for Agricultural Economics Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Those who finish Des Moines Area Community College’s Agricultural Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,335 |
| 2 years | $39,909 |
| 3 years | $42,826 |
| 4 years | $49,112 |
| 5 years | $55,664 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Agricultural Economics graduates from Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $49,112, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agricultural Economics graduates from Des Moines Area Community College stands at $9,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Agricultural Economics graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Agricultural Economics graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 35% women (28) and 65% men (52).
Agricultural Economics Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Of the 43 associate’s agricultural economics degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 33% were women (14) and 67% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Agricultural Economics associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 2% of Agricultural Economics associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, below the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Agricultural Economics Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
This Agricultural Economics program at Des Moines Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Farm Supply Retail/Wholesaling | 80 |
Best-Paid Careers for Agricultural Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Agricultural Economics program at Des Moines Area Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Agricultural Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $71,530 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Farm and Home Management Educators | $55,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $36,803 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $29,657 |
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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