Des Moines Area Community College is a 2-4 year, public school located in Ankeny, Iowa. The school focuses on the associate degrees and it also has vocational programs. You can check all offered degrees and programs at its area of study page.
A total of 23,697 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 39%. Des Moines Area Community College offer 163 programs and, among them, 86 programs are for certificate programs.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $6,690 at Des Moines Area Community College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $810. The total cost of attendance is $17,118 when a student lives on-campus and $19,210 when a student lives off-campus.
| Living On-Campus | Living Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,690 | $6,690 |
| Books & Supplies | $810 | $810 |
| Room & Board | $7,502 | $7,812 |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,116 | $3,898 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $17,118 | $19,210 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | 2 | 12 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 12 | 43 | 31 | NOT OFFERED |
Des Moines Area Community College offers 86 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, and 2-Years Certificate programs. Of that, 20 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
We note again Des Moines Area Community College mainly offers associate degrees. Check its area of study page for all degrees and program information at the school. The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | NOT OFFERED | 48 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 0 | 0 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | NOT OFFERED | 5 | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | NOT OFFERED | 145 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | NOT OFFERED | 2 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | 3 | 5 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 46 | NOT OFFERED |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 53 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 0 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 23 | 2 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 25 | 28 | NOT OFFERED |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 25 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | 302 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Lineworker | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 211 | 4 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 34 | 40 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 7 | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 355 | 84 | 55 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 36 | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Commercial Photography | NOT OFFERED | 28 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Interior Design | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Acting | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 24 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | 10 | 25 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 189 | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1,077 | 566 | 105 | NOT OFFERED |
Des Moines Area Community College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |