Des Moines Area Community College
Public in Ankeny, IA. 27 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, carpentry and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 20 | $65,355 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $60,015 | $14,250 | $162 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $56,952 | $15,562 | $177 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 78 | $55,522 | $8,750 | $99 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 321 | $53,940 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $53,561 | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | 12 | $50,207 | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 1216 | $45,478 | $17,533 | $199 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 11 | $44,717 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 187 | $44,230 | $11,562 | $131 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 6 | $43,281 | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 35 | $38,817 | $21,555 | $245 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 22 | $37,501 | $11,000 | $125 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 32 | $37,050 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 56 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $43,281 one year out, 12% above the national median for veterinary tech associate degree programs ($38,472).
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (associate degree): graduates earned $37,050 one year out, 7% above the national median for culinary associate degree programs ($34,733).
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $50,207 one year out, about the same as the national median for Drafting/CAD associate degree programs ($51,291).
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $55,522 one year out, 15% above the national median for auto technician associate degree programs ($48,236).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- La James International College-Johnston (Johnston, IA), about 7 miles away
- Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines (Des Moines, IA), about 8 miles away
- Mercy College of Health Sciences (Des Moines, IA), about 8 miles away
- Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School (Urbandale, IA), about 8 miles away
- Aveda Institute-Des Moines (West Des Moines, IA), about 14 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.