Visual & Performing Arts at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #4 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #8 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 92 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #58 of 92 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #356 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #496 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Students who complete Des Moines Area Community College’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,286 |
| 2 years | $29,895 |
| 3 years | $33,830 |
| 4 years | $35,170 |
| 5 years | $38,532 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Des Moines Area Community College take home a median $35,170, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from Des Moines Area Community College is $13,625.
Highest-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Students who finish Visual & Performing Arts program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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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