Health Professions at Des Moines Area Community College
DMACC is located in Ankeny, Iowa and has a total student population of 23,051.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
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DMACC Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Health Professions (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Health Professions (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Health Professions
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Health Professions Student Demographics at DMACC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Des Moines Area Community College.
DMACC Health Professions Associate’s Program
The majority of those who receive an associate's degree in health professions at DMACC are white. Around 76% fell into this category, which is below average for this degree.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a associate's in health professions.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 14 |
Concentrations Within Health Professions
The following health professions concentations are available at Des Moines Area Community College. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Des Moines Area Community College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 166 |
| Dental Support Services | 21 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 18 |
| Allied Health Professions | 13 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 8 |
Careers That Health Professions Grads May Go Into
A degree in health professions can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for Des Moines Area Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in IA | Average Salary in IA |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 33,770 | $59,130 |
| Nursing Assistants | 20,890 | $29,120 |
| Personal Care Aides | 18,520 | $25,050 |
| Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors | 11,970 | $56,970 |
| Software Applications Developers | 6,990 | $88,570 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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