Liberal Arts & Humanities at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Liberal Arts & Humanities, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes 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.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines Area Community College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 24 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #12 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 142 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 144 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #700 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,831 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $33,129 |
| 4 years | $39,693 |
| 5 years | $46,441 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Des Moines Area Community College take home a median $39,693, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Des Moines Area Community College is $11,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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