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Allied Health Professions at Des Moines Area Community College
DMACC is located in Ankeny, Iowa and has a total student population of 23,051. During the the most recent year for which data is available, 13 students received their associate's degree in allied health.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
DMACC Allied Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Allied Health (Less Than 1 Year)
- Undergrad Certificate in Allied Health (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
DMACC Allied Health Professions Rankings
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Allied Health Student Demographics at DMACC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Des Moines Area Community College.
DMACC Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program
DMACC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in allied health graduates 11% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Des Moines Area Community College with a associate's in allied health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions
The following allied health concentations are available at Des Moines Area Community College. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Des Moines Area Community College. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 103 |
| Surgical Technology | 11 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy | 10 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Dental Support Services
- Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
Other Related Des Moines Area Community College Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take your associate degree in an allied health field to the next level with this specialized transfer friendly online bachelor of science from Southern New Hampshire University.
Careers That Allied Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in allied health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for Des Moines Area Community College.
| Occupation | Jobs in IA | Average Salary in IA |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Professors | 2,760 | $156,320 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 2,540 | $35,760 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians | 1,200 | $42,590 |
| Physician Assistants | 1,000 | $110,550 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 950 | $53,870 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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