Physics at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Physics, consider the program at Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College sits in Ankeny, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 physics graduations were recorded at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Physics graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 0% women (0) and 100% men (3).
Physics Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Of the 3 associate’s physics degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
The Physics program at Des Moines Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 3 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Students who finish Physics program at Des Moines Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.