Des Moines Area Community College

Ankeny, IA
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Des Moines Area Community College Review

Ankeny, IA, 2006 Ankeny Blvd
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Des Moines Area Community College is a very large, public, two-year college enrolling 22,298 students and offering 106 degrees in Ankeny, IA.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Des Moines Area Community College.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
1,770 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Child Care Provider/assistant
16
43
Liberal Arts
1,707
0
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
4
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Trades and Careers
603 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
12
4
Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician
2
7
Automotive Technology
44
2
Cabinetmaking and Millwork
0
Carpentry/carpenter
10
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
30
5
Electrician
9
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
43
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
6
7
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
17
2
Tool and Die Technology/technician
14
29
Welding
360
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Healthcare
542 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
15
Dental Assisting/assistant
30
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
22
Dietitian Assistant
2
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (Emt Paramedic)
2
7
Health/health Care Administration/management
5
14
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
9
Licensed Practical Nurse
138
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
15
34
Medical Assistant
19
Nursing Assistant
0
Ophthalmic Technician/technologist
13
Pharmacy Technician/assistant
13
Phlebotomy Technician/phlebotomist
33
Registered Nurse
116
1
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
14
Surgical Technology/technologist
15
Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician and Veterinary Assistant
25
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
146 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
21
3
Accounting Technology/technician and Bookkeeping
3
17
Business Administration and Management
30
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
12
Marketing/marketing Management
9
18
Office Management and Supervision
7
4
Retailing and Retail Operations
1
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
4
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
6
Small Business Administration/management
11
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Legal and Law
133 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Police Science
94
0
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician
1
1
Homeland Security
3
Legal Assistant/paralegal
21
13
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Computer Technology
111 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
40
0
Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management
14
6
Information Technology
7
10
Prepress/desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
9
11
Web Page, Digital/multimedia and Information Resources Design
4
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Art and Design
90 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Commercial and Advertising Art
15
29
Commercial Photography
11
Culinary Arts
34
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Agriculture
53 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural/farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
22
27
Applied Horticulture/horticultural Business Services
3
1
Viticulture and Enology
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Human and Social Sciences
51 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Community Organization and Advocacy
43
0
Language Interpretation and Translation
3
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Engineering
50 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architectural Drafting and Architectural Cad/cadd
6
4
Automation Engineer Technology/technician
5
Civil Engineering Technology/technician
6
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician
4
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad/cadd
13
5
Telecommunications Technology/technician
0
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/technician
7
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Hospitality
11 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Hospitality Management
11
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
12
Communication and Media
8 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
8
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
13
Mathematics and Science
5 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biotechnology
4
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Des Moines Area Community College.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
Police Science
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
Liberal Arts
Marketing/marketing Management
Small Business Administration/management
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation Dental Assisting (DA) American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
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