Computer and Information Sciences at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Associate's Degree
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in computer and information sciences earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Des Moines Area Community College Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 122 colleges reporting computer and information sciences 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 | Montgomery College Rockville, MD | $85,438 | $74,982 | #6 | — |
| 2 | Howard Community College Columbia, MD | $80,840 | $70,947 | #12 | — |
| 3 | College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD | $80,349 | $70,516 | #14 | — |
| 4 | Community College of Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $79,144 | $69,458 | #16 | — |
| 5 | Austin Community College District Austin, TX | $77,248 | $78,539 | #3 | $49,032 |
| 6 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $76,680 | $67,525 | #18 | — |
| 7 | Park University Parkville, MO | $75,902 | $81,383 | #1 | — |
| 8 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $74,241 | $79,671 | #2 | $48,280 |
| 9 | Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT | $74,200 | $70,324 | #15 | $55,961 |
| 10 | Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR | $73,427 | $73,860 | #9 | — |
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| 64 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $54,581 | $51,950 | #78 | — |
| 65 | Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA | $54,270 | $56,180 | #59 | $42,285 |
| 66 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $54,205 | $51,592 | #80 | $22,788 |
| 67 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $53,936 | $56,734 | #56 | $60,163 |
| 68 | Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VA | $53,867 | $49,051 | #88 | — |
| 69 | Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, PA | $53,524 | $54,434 | #70 | — |
| 70 | Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL | $53,480 | $56,923 | #55 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,163 one year after graduating and $53,936 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines Area Community College rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 122 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Des Moines Area Community College ranks #67 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for computer and information sciences ($54,246).
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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.