Major Programs at DMACC

Des Moines Area Community College offers 174 programs through Associate's and Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 174
  • Total number of online programs: 12
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Certificate

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Offered Degrees At Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. Des Moines Area Community College offers 174 major programs for Associate's, Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,421 students have completed their study at Des Moines Area Community College.
Offered Degrees at Des Moines Area Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate393411
Associate's Degree7872,010
Total174122,421

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

Des Moines Area Community College offers 174 programs through Associate's, Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,421 students have completed their studies.
  • 2,010 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 411 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture [+] 70
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling47
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)8
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant15
Communication and Journalism [+] 0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0
Journalism0
Communications Technologies [+] 11
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects11
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 78
Information Technology0
Computer Programming, Specific Applications51
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design7
Network and System Administration/Administrator8
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance12
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 41
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science16
Culinary Arts/Chef Training25
Education [+] 12
Elementary Education and Teaching8
Secondary Education and Teaching4
Engineering [+] 2
Engineering2
Engineering Technology [+] 71
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician2
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician14
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology2
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician9
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician14
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD10
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD12
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician8
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0
Language Interpretation and Translation0
Work and Family Studies [+] 25
Child Care Provider/Assistant25
Legal Studies [+] 15
Legal Assistant/Paralegal11
Court Reporting/Court Reporter4
English Language and Literature [+] 1
English Language and Literature1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1,002
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies906
General Studies96
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 7
Biology/Biological Sciences7
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1
Mathematics1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science0
Physical Sciences [+] 3
Chemistry1
Physics2
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician1
Psychology [+] 27
Psychology27
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 65
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies26
Criminal Justice/Police Science37
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1
Homeland Security1
Human Services [+] 26
Community Organization and Advocacy26
Social Sciences [+] 6
Political Science and Government0
Sociology6
Construction Trades [+] 2
Carpentry/Carpenter2
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 83
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology4
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology9
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician37
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician25
Precision Production Trades [+] 17
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist3
Tool and Die Technology/Technician14
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 44
Commercial and Advertising Art35
Commercial Photography9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 254
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist22
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician8
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary5
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist14
Surgical Technology/Technologist0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician20
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse178
Business [+] 141
Business Administration and Management70
Accounting41
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services0
Hospitality Administration/Management2
Marketing/Marketing Management7
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations9
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations12
History [+] 1
History1
Total2,010
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 4
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 30
Information Technology0
Computer Programming/Programmer24
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 69
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science49
Culinary Arts/Chef Training20
Engineering Technology [+] 45
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician0
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician11
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician10
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician0
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD8
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD16
Work and Family Studies [+] 25
Child Care Provider/Assistant25
Construction Trades [+] 18
Carpentry/Carpenter7
Electrician11
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 35
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology8
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician8
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician11
Precision Production Trades [+] 73
Tool and Die Technology/Technician23
Welding Technology/Welder50
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 11
Commercial and Advertising Art6
Commercial Photography0
Cinematography and Film/Video Production5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 73
Dental Assisting/Assistant27
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary7
Medical/Clinical Assistant13
Surgical Technology/Technologist9
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training17
Business [+] 28
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping21
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services3
Small Business Administration/Management0
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations0
Retailing and Retail Operations1
Selling Skills and Sales Operations2
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations1
Total411

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