Public & Social Service at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College sits 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%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #15 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #79 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #359 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #832 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Those who finish Des Moines Area Community College’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,625 |
| 2 years | $22,329 |
| 4 years | $30,658 |
| 5 years | $36,993 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Des Moines Area Community College report median earnings of $30,658, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Des Moines Area Community College stands at $23,320.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Des Moines Area Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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