Below are the key facts about this program at DMACC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #3 out of 3 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates DMACC highly for precision metal working, placing at #72 out of 177 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools | 72 of 177 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Iowa | 3 of 3 |
| Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in precision metal working at DMACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 94 |
| Certificate | 258 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College awarded 20 associate’s degrees in precision metal working.
DMACC is among the very best schools in the country for precision metal working at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,220 | $6,690 |
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Among recent graduates, 90% of precision metal working associate’s degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working associate’s degree graduates at DMACC were White. Roughly 95% 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 precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DMACC granted 10 associate’s degrees in machine tool technology/machinist in the latest year of data — 10% to women and 90% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (90%).
DMACC conferred 10 associate’s completions in tool and die technology/technician recently — 10% to women and 90% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College handed out 94 undergraduate certificate degrees in precision metal working.
DMACC is not currently ranked for precision metal working at the undergraduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 85% of precision metal working undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 15% went to women.
The largest share of precision metal working undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate in precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
DMACC granted 81 undergraduate certificate completions in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 15% to women and 85% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (77%).
DMACC granted 13 undergraduate certificate degrees in tool and die technology/technician recently — 15% to women and 85% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Des Moines Area Community College awarded 258 certificate degrees in precision metal working.
DMACC has not been ranked for precision metal working at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 88% of precision metal working certificate degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of precision metal working certificate degree graduates at DMACC were White. Approximately 76% 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 precision metal working.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 196 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 22 |
DMACC awarded 252 certificate completions in welding technology/welder in the latest year of data — 13% to women and 87% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
DMACC awarded 6 certificate completions in tool and die technology/technician in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
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