1. Home
  2. Online Programs
  3. Des Moines Area Community College

Des Moines Area Community College Online Vocational Programs

Des Moines Area Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Ankeny, IA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,100 in average over all programs at Des Moines Area Community College.
The school offers total 86 vocational programs and 13 programs are offered through distance learning.
interaction design

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

13 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Des Moines Area Community College has total 86 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,698 students have completed their vocational programs at Des Moines Area Community College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Des Moines Area Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate80368
Less than 1 Year Certificate420961
2 Years Certificate360369
Total86131,698

Programs by Award Level

Des Moines Area Community College offers 86 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,698 students have completed their studies.
  • 368 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 961 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 369 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 0 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1-
Precision Production Trades [+] 50 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder50-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 6 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 311 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)94-
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist25-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training192-
Business [+] 0 completers-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services0-
Total368
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 46 completers-
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling40-
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)6-
Communications Technologies [+] 2 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 53 completers-
Information Technology2-
Computer Programming/Programmer0-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications48-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2-
Network and System Administration/Administrator1-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Engineering Technology [+] 20 completers-
Telecommunications Technology/Technician1-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology3-
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician16-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Language Interpretation and Translation0-
Work and Family Studies [+] 45 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant45-
Legal Studies [+] 19 completers$22,900
Legal Assistant/Paralegal19-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 10 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician10-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 368 completers-
Criminal Justice/Police Science13-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting0-
Homeland Security346-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism9-
Human Services [+] 0 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 26 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician26-
Precision Production Trades [+] 75 completers-
Tool and Die Technology/Technician19-
Welding Technology/Welder56-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 32 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art15-
Commercial Photography15-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 174 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management5-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician5-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary24-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6-
Dietitian Assistant11-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training123-
Business [+] 91 completers-
Accounting20-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping34-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services2-
Small Business Administration/Management6-
Information Resources Management0-
Marketing/Marketing Management11-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations7-
Selling Skills and Sales Operations1-
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations10-
Total961
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies [+] 3 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 19 completers-
Information Technology0-
Computer Programming/Programmer12-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design4-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance3-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 66 completers-
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science41-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training25-
Engineering Technology [+] 45 completers-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician3-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician18-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology6-
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician4-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD9-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD5-
Work and Family Studies [+] 11 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant11-
Construction Trades [+] 19 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter8-
Electrician11-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 28 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician15-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician2-
Precision Production Trades [+] 48 completers-
Tool and Die Technology/Technician15-
Welding Technology/Welder33-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 20 completers-
Commercial and Advertising Art9-
Commercial Photography2-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production9-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 91 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant31$51,600
Medical/Clinical Assistant26$25,800
Surgical Technology/Technologist11-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23-
Business [+] 19 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping12-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services4-
Small Business Administration/Management1-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations1-
Selling Skills and Sales Operations0-
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations1-
Total369

Online Student Population at Des Moines Area Community College

5,710 students (27.80% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 4,541 students (22.11% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Des Moines Area Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Des Moines Area Community College
Number of Students
Total20,536
Enrolled Online Exclusively5,710
Enrolled Some Online Courses4,541
Not in Online Courses10,285

Directory and Accreditation Information

Des Moines Area Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1974 - Current [Estimated Date]).

2006 Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA
515-964-6200
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

Similar Schools to Des Moines Area Community College

Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Des Moines Area Community College has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Compare Schools
Compare Schools