Health Professions at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Health Professions Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines Area Community College’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #9 of 50 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 289 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #708 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #769 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Students who complete Des Moines Area Community College’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,908 |
| 2 years | $35,982 |
| 3 years | $50,315 |
| 4 years | $54,247 |
| 5 years | $55,527 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $54,247, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Des Moines Area Community College stands at $16,472.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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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