General Accounting at Des Moines Area Community College
If you are interested in studying General Accounting, consider the program at Des Moines Area Community College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Des Moines Area Community College is located in Ankeny, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 104 general accounting degrees were awarded at Des Moines Area Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Des Moines Area Community College
Online coursework is an option 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.
General Accounting Rankings at Des Moines Area Community College
Use these rankings to compare Des Moines Area Community College’s General Accounting program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Iowa | #6 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #8 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #12 of 104 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #33 of 100 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #166 of 896 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #297 of 842 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Accounting graduates at Des Moines Area Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Accounting graduates at Des Moines Area Community College are 77% women (80) and 23% men (24).
General Accounting Associate’s Program at Des Moines Area Community College
Of the 64 associate’s general accounting degrees awarded at Des Moines Area Community College, 73% were women (47) and 27% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of General Accounting associate’s degree recipients at Des Moines Area Community College, below the national average of 37%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Accounting Graduates
Students who finish General Accounting program at Des Moines Area Community College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for General Accounting graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Tax Preparers | $67,542 |
| Credit Analysts | $66,233 |
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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