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Mechanic & Repair Technologies at Des Moines Area Community College
If you plan to study Mechanic & Repair Technologies, take a look at what Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Des Moines Area Community College sits in Ankeny, IA.
Studying Online at Des Moines Area Community College
Distance learning is available at Des Moines Area Community College. Of 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Mechanic & Repair Technologies Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 84 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #11 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 810 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #45 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #424 of 809 |
Earnings for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates from Des Moines Area Community College
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College’s Mechanic & Repair Technologies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,778 |
| 2 years | $44,236 |
| 3 years | $51,685 |
| 4 years | $56,890 |
| 5 years | $63,970 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $56,890, compared with $48,243 for all Des Moines Area Community College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates from Des Moines Area Community College comes in at $9,624.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies Graduates
Students who finish Mechanic & Repair Technologies program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Mechanic & Repair Technologies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $85,639 |
| Motorcycle Mechanics | $83,695 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $77,621 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,051 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $69,523 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $68,487 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
| Gem and Diamond Workers | $66,671 |
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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