by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at DMACC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #2 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, DMACC as a strong choice for design & applied arts, coming in at #153 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 153 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Iowa | 5 of 8 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 17 of 48 |
The following degree levels are offered in design & applied arts at DMACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 45 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Certificate | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College conferred 45 associate’s degrees in design & applied arts.
DMACC is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 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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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of design & applied arts associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts associate’s degree graduates at DMACC are 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
DMACC awarded 27 associate’s degrees in commercial and advertising art in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
DMACC granted 17 associate’s completions in commercial photography recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
DMACC granted 1 associate’s degree in interior design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College handed out 2 undergraduate certificate degrees in design & applied arts.
DMACC is not currently ranked for design & applied arts at the undergraduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a undergraduate certificate degree in design & applied arts from DMACC identified as women.
The majority of design & applied arts undergraduate certificate degree graduates at DMACC were White. Approximately 100% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DMACC granted 2 undergraduate certificate completions in commercial and advertising art in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, Des Moines Area Community College conferred 32 certificate degrees in design & applied arts.
DMACC has not been ranked for design & applied arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 19% of design & applied arts certificate degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts certificate degree graduates at DMACC are White. About 75% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
DMACC awarded 19 certificate degrees in commercial photography recently — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (68%).
DMACC granted 13 certificate completions in commercial and advertising art in the latest year of data — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
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