The most popular undergraduate major at Des Moines Area Community College is Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies followed by Welding Technology/Welder and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. A list of all 65 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Des Moines Area Community College graduates by major.
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 93 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | 6 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other | 28 |
Communications Technology |
Graduates |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 20 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Information Technology | 22 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 8 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 8 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 23 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | 32 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 42 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Surveying Engineering | 2 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 18 |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 14 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 10 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 85 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 42 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1,149 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biotechnology | 5 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 6 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 60 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 10 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 42 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 12 |
| Electrician | 5 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology | 9 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 21 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 22 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 25 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 33 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 159 |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 7 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 32 |
| Commercial Photography | 17 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 38 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 23 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 15 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 60 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 12 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 12 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 12 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 8 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 19 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 35 |
| Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist | 3 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 6 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 110 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 149 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 84 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 40 |
| Accounting | 49 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 33 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 37 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 22 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 13 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 34 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 9 |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 1 |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 4 |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 13 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153214 IPEDS survey data for Des Moines Area Community College.