Family, Consumer & Human Sciences at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Family, Consumer & Human Sciences, 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.
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Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines Area Community College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #20 of 49 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #182 of 618 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 619 |
Earnings for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College’s Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,928 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
| 3 years | $28,235 |
| 5 years | $31,337 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates from Des Moines Area Community College comes in at $11,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Family, Consumer & Human Sciences program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Family, Consumer & Human Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $137,981 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $125,305 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $111,183 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
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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