by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at DMACC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks DMACC among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #218 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
The table below lists every degree level granted in law enforcement & firefighting at DMACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 70 |
| Certificate | 296 |
The law enforcement & firefighting area of study at DMACC covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Homeland Security | 274 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 77 |
| Fire Protection | 9 |
| Security Science and Technology | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Des Moines Area Community College awarded 70 associate’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
DMACC is a solid choice among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the associate’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 9 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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In the most recent graduating class, 59% of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at DMACC are White. About 84% 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 law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Des Moines Area Community College handed out 296 certificate degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
DMACC is not currently ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degree graduates at DMACC were White. About 38% 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 law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
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