Registered Nursing at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider 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 sits in Ankeny, IA.
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Online Class Availability at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this 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 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #85 of 199 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #797 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1137 of 1,861 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.