Computer Programming at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Computer Programming, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College is in Ankeny, IA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 149 computer programming degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Computer Programming Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Computer Programming program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #11 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #32 of 102 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Computer Programming graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Programming graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 26% women (38) and 74% men (111).
Computer Programming Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Of the 62 associate’s computer programming graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, 23% were women (14) and 77% were men (48).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Computer Programming associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, below the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Programming Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
This Computer Programming program at Des Moines Area Community College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Programming | 17 |
| Specific Application Programming | 132 |
Careers Related to Computer Programming
Those who complete Computer Programming program at Des Moines Area Community College often pursue the following types of careers:
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $35,659 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $107,799 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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