Carpenters at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 12 graduates a year
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in carpenters earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Des Moines Area Community College Compares for Carpenters
All 14 colleges reporting carpenters 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 | Western Iowa Tech Community College Sioux City, IA | $62,497 | $65,739 | #1 | — |
| 2 | North Bennet Street School Boston, MA | $59,101 | $52,045 | #3 | $39,058 |
| 3 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $50,349 | $52,961 | #2 | $34,421 |
| 4 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $45,371 | $47,211 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Western Technical College La Crosse, WI | $44,860 | $46,679 | #5 | $43,008 |
| 6 | Alexandria Technical & Community College Alexandria, MN | $44,053 | $42,080 | #7 | — |
| 7 | North Central Kansas Technical College Beloit, KS | $43,522 | $45,183 | #6 | — |
| 8 | St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud, MN | $42,052 | $40,169 | #10 | $43,440 |
| 9 | Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS | $40,446 | $41,989 | #8 | — |
| 10 | City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Chicago, IL | $37,726 | $37,066 | #11 | $17,697 |
Other Majors at Des Moines Area Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security | $74,269 | $54,209 | #1 of 6 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | $67,653 | $49,355 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $65,586 | $45,688 | #84 of 290 |
| Precision Metal Working | $52,238 | $39,397 | #108 of 365 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $48,259 | $35,662 | #15 of 496 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $43,642 | $37,317 | #26 of 332 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $41,607 | $38,511 | #69 of 637 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $40,673 | $34,390 | #697 of 757 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College carpenters graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,421 one year after graduating and $50,349 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines Area Community College rank for carpenters?
Among 14 colleges reporting earnings for carpenters graduates, Des Moines Area Community College ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is carpenters at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for carpenters ($41,835).
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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.