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Engineering Technologies at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Engineering Technologies, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College sits in Ankeny, IA.
Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) studied exclusively online and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Technologies Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Des Moines Area Community College’s Engineering Technologies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #5 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #28 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #46 of 77 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #351 of 854 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #444 of 852 |
Earnings for Engineering Technologies Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Those who finish Des Moines Area Community College’s Engineering Technologies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,471 |
| 2 years | $49,644 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering Technologies graduates from Des Moines Area Community College stands at $12,984.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Engineering Technologies program at Des Moines Area Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Engineering Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $134,632 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $121,642 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafters | $109,781 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Photonics Technicians | $106,964 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $88,689 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $82,779 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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