Des Moines Area Community College Career Programs

Des Moines Area Community College (referred to as DMACC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Ankeny, IA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Des Moines Area Community College is $5,550 for Iowa residents and $11,100 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 21,637 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.26% (19 to 1).Des Moines Area Community College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $11,100
  • Number of Programs: 117 programs

DMACC 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of Des Moines Area Community College are $5,550 for Iowa residents and $11,100 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.30% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at Des Moines Area Community College
Iowa residentsOut of State
2018-2019$4,680$9,360
2019-2020$4,800$9,600
2020-2021$5,100$10,200
2021-2022$5,220$10,440
2022-2023$5,340$10,680
2023-2024$5,550$11,100

Who Accredits Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1974 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

Des Moines Area Community College offers 115 career programs and 10 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 2,420 students have earned their degrees/certificate at DMACC. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at DMACC with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 3 programs 70
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling1 program 47
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)1 program 8
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant1 program 15
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 programs 0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric1 program 0
Journalism1 program 0
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 11
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 11
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 5 programs (1 online)78
Information Technology1 program 0
Computer Programming, Specific Applications1 program (1 online)51
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 7
Network and System Administration/Administrator1 program 8
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 12
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 41
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science1 program 16
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 25
Education [+] 2 programs 12
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 8
Secondary Education and Teaching1 program 4
Engineering [+] 1 program 2
Engineering1 program 2
Engineering Technology [+] 9 programs 71
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 2
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 14
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 2
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician1 program 9
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 program 14
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician1 program 0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 10
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 12
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician1 program 8
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1 program 0
Language Interpretation and Translation1 program 0
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 25
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 25
Legal Studies [+] 2 programs 15
Legal Assistant/Paralegal1 program 11
Court Reporting/Court Reporter1 program 4
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program (1 online)1
English Language and Literature1 program (1 online)1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 2 programs 1,002
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program 906
General Studies1 program 96
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 7
Biology/Biological Sciences1 program 7
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 program 1
Mathematics1 program 1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 2 programs 3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1 program 3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 0
Physical Sciences [+] 2 programs 3
Chemistry1 program 1
Physics1 program 2
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 1
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1 program 1
Psychology [+] 1 program 27
Psychology1 program 27
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 programs (1 online)65
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1 program 26
Criminal Justice/Police Science1 program (1 online)37
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 1
Homeland Security1 program 1
Human Services [+] 1 program 26
Community Organization and Advocacy1 program 26
Social Sciences [+] 2 programs (1 online)6
Political Science and Government1 program 0
Sociology1 program (1 online)6
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 2
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 2
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 5 programs 83
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology1 program 4
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 9
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 37
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 25
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 17
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist1 program 3
Tool and Die Technology/Technician1 program 14
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 4 programs 44
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 35
Commercial Photography1 program 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1 program 0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 9 programs 254
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 22
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1 program 1
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 program 8
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program 5
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 program 6
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist1 program 14
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 20
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 178
Business [+] 7 programs (2 online)141
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)70
Accounting1 program (1 online)41
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services1 program 0
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 2
Marketing/Marketing Management1 program 7
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 9
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations1 program 12
History [+] 1 program (1 online)1
History1 program (1 online)1
Total76 programs (7 online)2,009
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 4
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 4 programs 30
Information Technology1 program 0
Computer Programming/Programmer1 program 24
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1 program 4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance1 program 2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs (1 online)69
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science1 program (1 online)49
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 20
Engineering Technology [+] 7 programs 45
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1 program 11
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 program 0
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1 program 10
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician1 program 0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD1 program 8
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1 program 16
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 25
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 25
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 18
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 7
Electrician1 program 11
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 35
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 8
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 8
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 11
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 73
Tool and Die Technology/Technician1 program 23
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 50
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 3 programs 11
Commercial and Advertising Art1 program 6
Commercial Photography1 program 0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production1 program 5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs (1 online)73
Dental Assisting/Assistant1 program 27
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program (1 online)7
Medical/Clinical Assistant1 program 13
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 9
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 17
Business [+] 8 programs (1 online)28
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping1 program (1 online)21
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services1 program 3
Small Business Administration/Management1 program 0
Hospitality Administration/Management1 program 0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1 program 0
Retailing and Retail Operations1 program 1
Selling Skills and Sales Operations1 program 2
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations1 program 1
Total39 programs (3 online)411

Student Population

At Des Moines Area Community College, there are total 21,637 students. Among them, 5,265 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 9,438 men and 12,199 women students at DMACC. Next table summarizes the student population at DMACC.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Des Moines Area Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total21,6379,43812,199
American Indian/Native American723339
Asian897430467
Black/African American1,284506778
Hispanic1,9287921,136
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander835
White13,9076,1487,759
Two More470175295
Un-Known3,0031,3111,692
Student Population in Online Programs at DMACC
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students21,6375,2654,42511,947

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