Design and Applied Arts at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa • Certificate
Median Earnings
$32,005
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$32,005
Design and Applied Arts
National Average
$34,821
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,439
All programs at Des Moines Area Community College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
65
Completers (IPEDS)
439
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$32,005
Median Earnings
Design and Applied Arts at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Gnomon | $77,240 | $34,416 |
| Miami Ad School-Atlanta | $62,842 | — |
| Miami Ad School | $62,842 | — |
| Dallas College | $50,174 | — |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $44,960 | — |
| Sessions College for Professional Design | $39,837 | $11,571 |
| Mesa Community College | $39,240 | — |
| Century College | $36,922 | $12,500 |
| Wake Technical Community College | $36,904 | $10,084 |
| Portland Community College | $35,523 | — |
Other Programs at Des Moines Area Community College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology | $66,710 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $66,093 | $10,167 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | $61,054 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $59,066 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $58,997 | $15,075 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,697 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $56,356 | $8,770 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $54,641 | — |
| Homeland Security | $54,209 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $52,107 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.