Health Professions and Related Programs at Des Moines Area Community College
Ranked 108th of 370 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Health Professions and Related Programs by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Health Professions and Related Programs (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Health Professions and Related Programs earn a median $35,952 one year after graduating, rising to $65,145 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 10% above the national median of $51,774 for this field, ranking 108th of 370 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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