Allied Health Professions at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 232 allied health professions graduations were recorded at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #8 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #11 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #62 of 114 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #561 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #650 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Students who complete Des Moines Area Community College’s Allied Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,107 |
| 2 years | $36,688 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from Des Moines Area Community College is $20,600.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Allied Health Professions graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 47% women (110) and 53% men (122).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Of the 23 associate’s allied health professions graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, 83% were women (19) and 17% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, lower than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
The Allied Health Professions program at Des Moines Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 213 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 8 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.