Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa • Certificate
Median Earnings
$54,641
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$54,641
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$42,733
All schools, same program
School Average
$43,439
All programs at Des Moines Area Community College
Program Details
Certificate
Credential Level
188
Completers (IPEDS)
1,233
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$54,641
Median Earnings
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College | $80,264 | — |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | $75,104 | $10,500 |
| Otero College | $74,405 | — |
| Berkshire Community College | $69,633 | $10,500 |
| Unitek College | $69,596 | $16,610 |
| Quincy College | $68,338 | — |
| Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing | $67,379 | $7,076 |
| Laramie County Community College | $67,198 | $11,376 |
| Transitions Career Institute School of Nursing | $65,992 | $9,500 |
| Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program | $65,986 | $16,500 |
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 (current) | $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.