Medical Administration/ Assistant at Des Moines Area Community College
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Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 37 medical administration/ assistant degrees were awarded 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. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Medical Administration/ Assistant Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Medical Administration/ Assistant program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 83 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #100 of 159 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Medical Administration/ Assistant graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Medical Administration/ Assistant graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 89% women (33) and 11% men (4).
Medical Administration/ Assistant Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Among the 3 associate’s medical administration/ assistant degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Administration/ Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Medical Administration/ Assistant associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, below the national average of 69%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Medical Administration/ Assistant Graduates
Students who finish Medical Administration/ Assistant program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Medical Administration/ Assistant graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
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
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