Business Administration, Management and Operations at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Associate's Degree · about 94 graduates a year
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in business administration, management and operations earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 17% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Des Moines Area Community College Compares for Business Administration, Management and Operations
All 547 colleges reporting business administration, management and operations earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $85,869 | $91,397 | #1 | $74,402 |
| 2 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $85,869 | $91,397 | #2 | $74,402 |
| 3 | William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL | $78,284 | $76,913 | #6 | $59,982 |
| 4 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $77,740 | $73,679 | #8 | $37,285 |
| 5 | San Jose City College San Jose, CA | $76,094 | $69,241 | #11 | — |
| 6 | Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | $75,689 | $85,703 | #3 | — |
| 7 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $75,297 | $68,515 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $74,861 | $67,399 | #13 | — |
| 9 | Northwood University Midland, MI | $74,822 | $78,891 | #4 | — |
| 10 | Canada College Redwood City, CA | $73,129 | $66,543 | #15 | — |
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| 44 | Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA | $61,089 | $53,795 | #158 | $43,503 |
| 45 | Cornerstone University Grand Rapids, MI | $61,067 | $64,388 | #26 | — |
| 46 | Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA | $61,059 | $55,560 | #118 | — |
| 47 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $60,716 | $63,866 | #27 | $35,852 |
| 48 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $60,698 | $55,909 | #110 | $46,051 |
| 49 | Franklin University Columbus, OH | $60,440 | $64,499 | #25 | — |
| 50 | Ocean County College Toms River, NJ | $60,411 | $53,022 | #174 | $29,330 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College business administration, management and operations graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,852 one year after graduating and $60,716 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines Area Community College rank for business administration, management and operations?
Among 547 colleges reporting earnings for business administration, management and operations graduates, Des Moines Area Community College ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is business administration, management and operations at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for business administration, management and operations ($48,733), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,434.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.