Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Des Moines Area Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Des Moines Area Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Des Moines Area Community College graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 61th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | $56,681 | — | — | — |
| Southeastern Community College | $60,712 | $50,147 | — | — |
| Hawkeye Community College | $55,987 | — | — | — |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $55,912 | $56,114 | $31,000 | 0.55 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $52,364 | $48,255 | $21,945 | 0.42 |
| St Luke's College | $50,556 | $45,300 | $24,000 | 0.47 |
| National Median | $54,327 | — | $19,113 | 0.35 |
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College West Burlington | $6,300 | $60,712 | — |
| Hawkeye Community College Waterloo | $6,308 | $55,987 | — |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences Des Moines | $17,328 | $55,912 | $31,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids | $5,980 | $52,364 | $21,945 |
| St Luke's College Sioux City | $20,940 | $50,556 | $24,000 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Des Moines Area Community College, approximately 16% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.