Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
Public certificate school in Ankeny, IA that costs an average of $7,005 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,005
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,331
PublicLarge suburb10,446 undergraduates
Cost of DMACC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,609 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,030 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,930 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $8,280 |
| Books and supplies | $810 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,005 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $5,136 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,316 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,903 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,295 |
| $110,001+ | $11,627 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with DMACC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,290 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,331 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 1st of 26 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 18% |
| Students with federal loans | 11% |
Majors and programs at DMACC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (47)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 501 | $64,167 | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 107 | $54,564 | $10,424 |
| Precision Metal Working | 673 | $53,940 | $5,500 |
| Legal Support Services | 27 | $52,168 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 2,853 | $45,478 | $12,167 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | $44,717 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 396 | $44,230 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 70 | $38,817 | $15,197 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 43 | $37,501 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 173 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 81 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 10 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 12 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 25 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 36 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 181 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 18 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 28 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 61 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 43 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 66 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 76 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 9 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 4 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 107 | — | — |
| Marketing | 27 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 10 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 15 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 8 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 49 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 126 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (58)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 343 | $67,790 | $15,333 |
| Computer Programming | 124 | $67,290 | $11,857 |
| Precision Metal Working | 40 | $65,355 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 61 | $62,078 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | $60,015 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 44 | $56,952 | $15,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 155 | $55,522 | $8,730 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 45 | $54,692 | $10,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 23 | $53,561 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 28 | $50,207 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 88 | $47,636 | $8,402 |
| Legal Support Services | 35 | $46,625 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 119 | $46,515 | $8,195 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 101 | $44,735 | $13,524 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 19 | $43,281 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 203 | $40,909 | $11,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 54 | $37,050 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 78 | $36,845 | $11,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 30 | $35,520 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,704 | $34,223 | $9,868 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 41 | $33,394 | $16,016 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 24 | — | — |
| Biology | 34 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 18 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 17 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | $11,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Engineering | 20 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 17 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 26 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 17 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 24 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 15 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 36 | — | — |
| History | 6 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 6 | — | — |
| Human Services | 5 | — | — |
| Journalism | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 29 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 8 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | 4 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — |
| Psychology | 83 | — | $12,000 |
| Sociology | 5 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 26 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 85 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport | $12,958 | — | $43,427 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City | $9,042 | — | $44,484 |
| Southeastern Community College | West Burlington | $12,346 | — | $41,635 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City | $8,510 | — | $44,685 |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston | $12,751 | — | $43,908 |
| Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines | $20,991 | — | $38,480 |
| Emmaus Bible College | Dubuque | $9,580 | 60% | $43,618 |
| PCI Academy-Ames | Ames | $22,697 | — | $32,830 |
About DMACC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Ankeny, IA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 10,446 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | dmacc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does DMACC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,609 a year (tuition and fees: $6,030 in-state, $6,930 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,005 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,136.
How much do DMACC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,331 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 26 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is DMACC's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.