Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College is a two-year community college and trade school located on a stunning campus in Ankeny, IA. Admission is available to anybody, with a 100% acceptance rate. It has a medium-sized student body with 6,799 full-time students in attendance. DMACC has 65 possible majors across seven academic disciplines. The most highly demanded selections are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Welding, and Nursing, which all together represent 54% of students. If you are interested in focusing on protective services, film or dental in Iowa but don't have the best grades, DMACC is the perfect choice for you, because it is ranked first in the state for all 3 of these programs. Furthermore, DMACC is the 3rd best mid-sized college in IA based on our research. For students with residences in Iowa, full price tuition runs $4,945 a year. Applicants residing elsewhere need to lay out $8,949 per year. Before you decide against applying due to the price, be aware that around 7 out of 10 DMACC undergraduates obtain monetary aid. 33% of Des Moines Area Community College undergraduates conclude their schooling with a diploma in hand, transitioning into the workforce equipped to make an income. A couple years after finishing their studies, alumni take home an average annual salary of $29,300. After 4 more years in the labor force, the graduate's average wage climbs 17.1% to $34,300; however, that is still 14.5% shy of the national median salary. Those of you applying might want to hear that DMACC doesn't offer early decision. What's more, it offers a teacher certification program, and students can take a semester abroad. With respect to your savings account, be aware that the average net price per year is $9,700. Its diversity rating on School Authority is 8.76 and our research team rated DMACC a 9.53 for its party scene. Relating to student life, DMACC offers a smorgasbord of clubs and activities. Finally, 1/4th of graduates earn a starting salary of $41,900 or higher and on average, DMACC students graduate with debts of $4,516 per year.