Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College sits in Ankeny, IA.
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Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 84 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 810 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,778 |
| 2 years | $44,236 |
| 3 years | $51,685 |
| 4 years | $56,890 |
| 5 years | $63,970 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $56,890, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Des Moines Area Community College comes in at $9,624.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
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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