Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 9,132 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 9,175 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 11,130 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 13,455 | |
| $110,001+ | 15,534 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $41,018 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 66% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12% | |
| Black | 10% | |
| Asian | 4% | |
| Two or more races | 3% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Two-year institutions in IA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | $14,017 | Not reported | $39,060 |
| Ellsworth Community College | $11,451 | Not reported | $40,562 |
| Hawkeye Community College | $9,649 | Not reported | $42,849 |
| Indian Hills Community College | $10,693 | Not reported | $40,507 |
| Iowa Central Community College | $9,328 | Not reported | $42,046 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $13,933 | Not reported | $43,108 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines | Not reported | Not reported | $25,803 |
| Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City | Not reported | Not reported | $26,654 |
| Iowa Western Community College | $14,629 | Not reported | $42,793 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $9,705 | Not reported | $41,016 |
| La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology | Not reported | Not reported | $27,484 |
| Marshalltown Community College | $8,059 | Not reported | $41,010 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. | $75,145 | $56,451 | Not reported |
| Homeland Security. | $74,269 | $62,995 | $22,869 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $68,315 | $80,813 | $19,496 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | $67,653 | $47,296 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $65,586 | $57,584 | $20,600 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | $64,895 | $55,378 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $64,330 | $65,389 | Not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | $63,673 | $58,424 | $9,624 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $62,269 | $61,982 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $62,072 | $47,660 | $22,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $60,716 | $48,733 | $10,811 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | $59,996 | $55,895 | $12,984 |
| Legal Support Services. | $56,924 | $44,669 | $12,250 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $56,204 | $57,472 | $24,250 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $55,546 | $47,825 | $9,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $53,936 | $54,246 | $17,218 |
| Precision Metal Working. | $52,238 | $48,702 | $5,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $50,877 | $46,706 | $12,000 |
| Carpenters. | $50,349 | $41,835 | Not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | $49,886 | $44,066 | $23,320 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10