Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

Design and Applied Arts associates's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Iowa Lakes Community College
Kirkwood Community College$32,116$10,5190.33
Des Moines Area Community College$25,265$38,334$13,6250.54
National Median$27,846$14,4540.52

Other Design and Applied Arts Programs in Iowa

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
$5,980$32,116$10,519
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny
$5,550$25,265$13,625

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 Iowa Lakes Community College, approximately 20% 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.