Biology Studies at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, 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 sits in Ankeny, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 biology studies degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Among the 20 associate’s biology studies 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 Biology Studies 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 |
Minority students account for 20% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, below the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Biology Studies program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| 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 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
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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