Nursing & Nursing Assistants at Des Moines Area Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing & Nursing Assistants, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 1,637 nursing & nursing assistants graduations were recorded at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing & Nursing Assistants Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Nursing & Nursing Assistants program to other colleges that offer this major.
Earnings for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Students who complete Des Moines Area Community College’s Nursing & Nursing Assistants program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $33,281 |
| 3 years | $50,394 |
| 4 years | $54,641 |
| 5 years | $60,470 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates from Des Moines Area Community College take home a median $54,641, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 13% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates from Des Moines Area Community College stands at $11,625.
More Specific Nursing & Nursing Assistants Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
The Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at Des Moines Area Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 1,637 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Graduates
Those who complete Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $118,810 |
| Nursing Assistants | $27,058 |
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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