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Allied Health Services at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Services, 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 is in Ankeny, IA.
Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available 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.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Rankings can help you compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Allied Health Services program against other schools offering the same major.
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Those who finish Des Moines Area Community College’s Allied Health Services program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,933 |
| 2 years | $31,762 |
| 4 years | $31,130 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Allied Health Services graduates from Des Moines Area Community College take home a median $31,130, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Des Moines Area Community College stands at $12,834.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Des Moines Area Community College
This Allied Health Services program at Des Moines Area Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 6 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Services program at Des Moines Area Community College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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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