As of 2026, Des Moines Area Community College offers 162 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 37 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the most completers of 1,077 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 738 students.
A total of 5,546 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at DMACC. 3,419 students completed certificate programs and 2,127 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at DMACC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 76 | 17 | 2,127 | 897 | 1,230 |
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 12 | 2 | 1,883 | 591 | 1,292 |
| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 43 | 12 | 1,037 | 330 | 707 |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 31 | 6 | 499 | 242 | 257 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Des Moines Area Community College.
At the school, the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the most completers of 1,077 and the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the second most completers of 738 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 105 | 11 | 94 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 55 | 45 | 10 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 46 | 17 | 29 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 40 | 36 | 4 |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 28 | 27 | 1 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 25 | 1 | 24 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 24 | 1 | 23 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 738 | 297 | 441 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 175 | 12 | 163 |
| Business Administration and Management | 147 | 77 | 70 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 98 | 74 | 24 |
| General Studies | 96 | 19 | 77 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 69 | 66 | 3 |
| Accounting | 62 | 18 | 44 |
| Psychology | 46 | 12 | 34 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 | 7 | 34 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 40 | 16 | 24 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1,077 | 128 | 949 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 355 | 302 | 53 |
| Homeland Security | 302 | 143 | 159 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 211 | 199 | 12 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 189 | 101 | 88 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 53 | 4 | 49 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 36 | 12 | 24 |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 23 | 22 | 1 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 566 | 56 | 510 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 145 | 112 | 33 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 84 | 73 | 11 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 48 | 21 | 27 |
| Accounting | 39 | 8 | 31 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 34 | 34 | - |
| Commercial Photography | 28 | 7 | 21 |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 25 | 24 | 1 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 25 | 1 | 24 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 22 | 5 | 17 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 48 | 39 | NOT OFFERED |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | NOT OFFERED | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Journalism | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 145ONLINE | 98ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 2ONLINE | 6ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | 4 | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 3 | 29 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 46ONLINE | 29ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 15 | 29 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | 41 | NOT OFFERED |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | 53ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 22 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 2 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 25ONLINE | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 3 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 18 | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 25ONLINE | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 13ONLINE | 20ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | 9ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 738 | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | NOT OFFERED | 96 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Physics | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 5 | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | 46ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 8ONLINE | 40ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 1 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | 302ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 | 27 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | 7ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 10 | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrician | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Lineworker | 13 | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology | 5 | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 16 | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 9 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 34 | 69 | NOT OFFERED |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 | 19 | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 7 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 84 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 1 | 32 | NOT OFFERED |
| Commercial Photography | 28 | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Interior Design | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Acting | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 2 | 14 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 24 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 25ONLINE | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 189 | 9 | NOT OFFERED |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | NOT OFFERED | 23 | NOT OFFERED |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | 175 | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1,077 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 4ONLINE | 147ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | 39ONLINE | 62ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 15ONLINE | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 4 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 4ONLINE | 147ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | 39ONLINE | 62ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 19ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 2ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 12ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 15ONLINE | 12 | NOT OFFERED |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 4 | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 10ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED |
| History | NOT OFFERED | 8ONLINE | NOT OFFERED |
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