by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at DMACC. You can study it at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 12 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, DMACC among the top schools in the country for allied health professions, ranked #785 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 785 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Iowa | 15 of 19 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 78 of 106 |
Here is each degree level granted in allied health professions at DMACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 23 |
| Certificate | 209 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Des Moines Area Community College handed out 23 associate’s degrees in allied health professions.
DMACC ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the associate’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,220 | $6,690 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at DMACC were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
DMACC conferred 11 associate’s degrees in surgical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
DMACC granted 8 associate’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
DMACC awarded 4 associate’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Des Moines Area Community College awarded 209 certificate degrees in allied health professions.
DMACC is not yet ranked for allied health professions at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of allied health professions certificate degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions certificate degree graduates at DMACC are White. About 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a certificate in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 177 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
DMACC awarded 209 certificate completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.