Liberal Arts General Studies at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 770 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
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 General Studies Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Those who finish Des Moines Area Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (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 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Liberal Arts General Studies 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
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Des Moines Area Community College stands at $11,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 63% women (486) and 37% men (284).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Among the 770 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 63% were women (486) and 37% were men (284).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 588 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 50 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Asian | 42 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 23 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 30 |
Minority students account for 19% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at Des Moines Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 673 |
| General Studies | 97 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies 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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