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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.

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

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