Degree Programs Overview

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.

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 Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
Total ProgramsOnline ProgramsCompleters
TotalMenWomen
Associate's76172,127 8971,230
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate1221,883 5911,292
At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate43121,037 330707
At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate316499 242257

Popular Programs with Most Completers

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 by Degree and Number of Completers

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.

What is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling48 39 NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)NOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
What is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special EffectsNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Artificial IntelligenceNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer5 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific Applications145ONLINE 98ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2ONLINE 6ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator4 14 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3 29 NOT OFFERED
What is Education program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science46ONLINE 29ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training15 29 NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 41 NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 15 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide53ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 22 NOT OFFERED
What is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Civil Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician3 13 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology2 2 NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician28ONLINE 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD3 3 NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD18 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Child Care Provider/Assistant25ONLINE 14 NOT OFFERED
What is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Legal Assistant/Paralegal13ONLINE 20ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Court Reporting/Court ReporterNOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 9ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 738 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 96 NOT OFFERED
What is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 16 NOT OFFERED
What is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
What is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 3 NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 9 NOT OFFERED
What is Science Technologies/Technicians program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 1 NOT OFFERED
What is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician5 2 NOT OFFERED
What is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 46ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 19ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science8ONLINE 40ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 10 NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security302ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Community Organization and Advocacy2 27 NOT OFFERED
What is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 7ONLINE NOT OFFERED
What is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Carpentry/Carpenter10 19 NOT OFFERED
Electrician16 2 NOT OFFERED
Lineworker13 0 NOT OFFERED
What is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology5 8 NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology16 12 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology4 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician9 10 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician34 69 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician2 19 NOT OFFERED
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
What is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Tool and Die Technology/Technician7 10 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder84 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Commercial and Advertising Art1 32 NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography28 7 NOT OFFERED
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 6 NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Acting11 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video Production2 14 NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Dental Assisting/Assistant24 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 17 NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary25ONLINE 2ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant9 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 0 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)189 9 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 10 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 23 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 175 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1,077 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and Management4ONLINE 147ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting39ONLINE 62ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping19ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management12ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management15ONLINE 12 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations4 17 NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales Operations10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Accessories Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
What is History program?
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Business Administration and Management4ONLINE 147ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting39ONLINE 62ONLINE NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping19ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services2ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/Management12ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management15ONLINE 12 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations4 17 NOT OFFERED
Selling Skills and Sales Operations10ONLINE NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Accessories Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 8 NOT OFFERED
HistoryNOT OFFERED 8ONLINE NOT OFFERED

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