Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Associate's Degree · about 934 graduates a year
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Des Moines Area Community College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 308 | Coastal Alabama Community College Bay Minette, AL | $45,544 | $51,696 | #85 | $22,329 |
| 309 | Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA | $45,541 | $41,469 | #641 | $27,088 |
| 310 | Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL | $45,535 | $48,466 | #204 | $27,926 |
| 311 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $45,505 | $47,866 | #242 | $31,453 |
| 312 | Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA | $45,465 | $41,370 | #643 | — |
| 313 | Folsom Lake College Folsom, CA | $45,447 | $41,354 | #645 | — |
| 314 | Blinn College District Brenham, TX | $45,446 | $46,205 | #327 | $28,975 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,453 one year after graduating and $45,505 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines Area Community College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Des Moines Area Community College ranks #311 by median pay four years after graduation, and #242 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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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.