Nursing at Des Moines Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines Area Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #12 of 35 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #50 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #90 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #809 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1171 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Those who finish Des Moines Area Community College’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,457 |
| 2 years | $51,750 |
| 3 years | $52,825 |
| 4 years | $58,997 |
| 5 years | $64,288 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Des Moines Area Community College report median earnings of $58,997, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Des Moines Area Community College comes in at $19,496.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
This Nursing program at Des Moines Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 181 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Des Moines Area Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.