General Biology at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying General Biology, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 general biology degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Biology graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Biology graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).
General Biology Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Among the 20 associate’s general biology degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of General Biology associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, lower than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
This General Biology program at Des Moines Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 20 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Biology Graduates
Graduates of the General Biology program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Biology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
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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