DMACC Student Outcomes

  • 2 Year
  • Ankeny, IA
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

21% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,600 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Des Moines Area Community College
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $29,300 per year
after 7 years $31,400 per year
after 8 years $33,100 per year
after 9 years $34,900 per year
after 10 years $35,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Des Moines Area Community College students who are working and no longer in school is $35,600, which is 4% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$10,125

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

28%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$104 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

36% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your DMACC student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Des Moines Area Community College often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153214.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026