Public Community College
Des Moines
Area Community College
Public Community College in Ankeny, IA. Six-year graduation rate 39%. Median 10-year earnings $41,018.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
Des Moines Area Community College · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$41,018
Median debt at grad
$11,000
Mobility score
0.8
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
39.2%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $41,018 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 39%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.27 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Mobility score 0.8 — limited economic uplift documented
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How we evaluate Des Moines Area Community College
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Post-grad earnings
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