Culinary Arts and Related Services at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa • Associate's
Median Earnings
$30,175
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$30,175
Culinary Arts and Related Services
National Average
$27,632
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,439
All programs at Des Moines Area Community College
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
27
Completers (IPEDS)
421
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$8,334
Median Debt
0.28
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$69/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$30,175
Median Earnings
Culinary Arts and Related Services at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau Community College | $45,479 | — |
| Kirkwood Community College | $38,720 | $9,511 |
| Southern Maine Community College | $38,242 | — |
| Suffolk County Community College | $38,036 | — |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $37,948 | — |
| Hennepin Technical College | $37,880 | — |
| Delaware Technical Community College-Terry | $36,977 | — |
| Culinary Institute of America | $36,665 | $12,000 |
| Saint Paul College | $36,474 | — |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | $35,690 | — |
Other Programs at Des Moines Area Community College
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology | $66,710 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $66,093 | $10,167 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies | $61,054 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $59,066 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $58,997 | $15,075 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $58,697 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | $56,356 | $8,770 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $54,641 | — |
| Homeland Security | $54,209 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $52,107 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.