Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
163
Online Programs
20
Offered Degrees at DMACC
Des Moines Area Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Des Moines Area Community College offers 163 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 76 | 12 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 5 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 47 | 5 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 35 | 3 |
| Total | 163 | 20 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
DMACC Associate's Programs
Des Moines Area Community College offers Associate's degree with 76 major programs. Among them 12 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 65 | |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other) | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 6 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Journalism | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 94 | |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | ✔ | 62 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 46 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 44 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 54 | |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | ✕ | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✔ | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 770 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 673 | $28,800 |
| General Studies | ✕ | 97 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 53 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 53 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 70 | |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✔ | 16 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✔ | 45 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ✕ | 23 | $22,200 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Sociology | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Lineworker | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 102 | |
| Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 56 | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 58 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 243 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 2 | $26,800 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 181 | $50,300 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 212 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 109 | $30,000 |
| Accounting | ✔ | 64 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | ✕ | 6 | - |
| History [+] | ✔ | 2 | - |
| History | ✔ | 2 | - |
DMACC Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
Des Moines Area Community College offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 5 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 184 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 184 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 1126 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 194 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 932 | $34,600 |
DMACC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Des Moines Area Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 47 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 80 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | ✕ | 70 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 49 | |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 296 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✔ | 16 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | - | - |
| Homeland Security | ✔ | 274 | - |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 74 | |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 34 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | - | - |
| Acting | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 724 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 688 | $34,600 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 103 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Accounting | ✔ | 40 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 30 | - |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Small Business Administration/Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | ✕ | 5 | - |
DMACC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Des Moines Area Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 35 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✔ | 70 | |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | ✔ | 64 | $42,300 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Electrician | ✕ | 32 | - |
| Lineworker | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 46 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 94 | |
| Tool and Die Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 81 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 70 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 21 | $30,600 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✔ | 26 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 17 | $34,600 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 38 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✔ | 29 | - |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | ✕ | 2 | - |
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