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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Des Moines Area Community College

If you are interested in studying Automotive Mechanics Technology, you may want to check out the program at Des Moines Area Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.

Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 111 automotive mechanics technology degrees were granted at Des Moines Area Community College.

Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College

Many students take online classes at Des Moines Area Community College. Among 23,697 students, 5,497 (23%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,917 (21%) took at least some classes online.

Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College

Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Iowa	#1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#5 of 54
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#8 of 464
Best Value	Iowa	#11 of 14
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#37 of 65
Best Value	Nationwide	#347 of 518

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 7% women (8) and 93% men (103).

Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College

Of the 56 associate’s automotive mechanics technology degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 5% were women (3) and 95% were men (53).

Des Moines Area Community College gender breakdown of Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	37
Hispanic / Latino	8
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic diversity of Automotive Mechanics Technology majors at Des Moines Area Community College

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, lower than the national average of 55%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates

Those who complete Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$63,098
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$61,541
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$40,917

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