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Graduate Survey & Reports

The Career Center​ issues surveys to DMACC graduates to collect data about where graduates go and what they do after graduation. If you have graduated within the last year and not completed your graduate outcomes yet, please complete the survey today.

Graduation Information for 2022-23

Degree Type Count Graduates
AA 810
AAS 903
AGS 97
AS 201
ASDPL 47
CSP 2,459
DIPL 328
Total 4,845

Number of Graduates: 3,665

Program # People
Nurse Aide 654
Liberal Arts (AA) 628
Advanced Nurse Aide 512
Homeland Security 191
Associate Degree Nursing-RN 178
Liberal Arts (AS) 170
Emergency Medical Tech Basic 166
Associate General Studies 97
Blueprint Reading 78
Welding 76
Thermal Cutting Certificate 74
Early Childhood Education 62
Computer Information Systems 61
Production MIG Welding 56
Business-Transfer (AA) 53
Gas Metal Arc Welding 52
Shielded Metal Arc Welding 52
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 51
Mortuary Science 47
Agribusiness 45
Psychology-Transfer (AA) 40
Accounting Specialist 39
Auto Mechanics Technology 34
Criminal Justice (AAS) 32
Business Administration 30
Elementary Educ.-Transfer (AA) 30
Culinary Arts 29
SMAW Advanced Certification 29
Agribusiness Agronomy 26
Human Services 26
Accounting Certificate 24
Cybersecurity 24
Diesel Technology 24
Phlebotomy 24
Agribusiness Animal Science 23
Information Tech/Network Admin 23
SQL Application Developer 23
Auto Minor Repair/Vehicle Maintenance 22
Criminal Justice-Transfer (AA) 22
Electro-Mechanical Technology 22
GMAW Advanced Certification 22
Paralegal 22
Accounting & Bookkeeping 21
C# Developer 21
Dental Assistant 21
Dental Hygiene 21
Graphic Design 20
Java App Developer 20
Agribusiness Farm Management 19
Applied Engineering Technology 19
Heating / AC / Refrigeration Tech 19
Video Production 19
Biology-Transfer (AS) 18
Practical Nursing 18
Funeral Services 17
Horticulture 17
Python Application Developer 17
Water Distribution System Tech 17
Computer Languages 16
Photography 16
Auto Chassis & Power Train 15
Electrical Trades 15
ASEP - General Motors 14
Accounting for Entrepreneurs 14
Auto Collision Technology 14
Medical Billing and Coding 14
Medical Laboratory Technology 14
Wastewater Coll. System Tech-CSP 14
C++ Developer 13
Computer Aided Design Tech 13
Electronics Engineering Tech 12
Marketing 12
Civil Engineering Technology 11
Construction Management 11
Diemaking 11
Management & Leadership 11
Secondary Educ.-Transfer (AA) 11
Surgical Technology 11
Tool & Die 11
Accounting: Payroll 10
Management 10
Robotics & Control System Eng Tech 10
Advanced Manufacturing Tech 9
Auto Engines & Tune-Up 9
Patient Access Specialist 9
Photography Advanced 9
Water Treatment/Distribution 9
Architectural Technologies 8
CAP - Chrysler 8
Digital Marketing 8
Hort. Greenhouse Production 8
Respiratory Therapy 8
Visual Communications 8
Administrative Assistant 7
Auto Maintenance & Light Repair Tech 7
Building Trades 7
Exercise Science-Transfer (AA) 7
Photography Basic 7
Wastewater Treatment/Collect. 7
Water Environmental Technology 7
Crim. Justice: Emergency Mgmt 6
Engineering-Transfer (AS) 6
Entrepreneurship 6
Medical Assistant 6
Veterinary Technology 6
Web Developer 6
Web Development 6
Animation & Rich Media 5
Crime Scene Investigation 5
Data Science 5
English-Transfer (AA) 5
Fashion 5
Fire Science Technology 5
Fitness/Exercise Management 5
Honda PACT Auto Repair 5
Human Resource Management 5
Machinist Technology 5
Wastewater Treatment Tech. 5
Water Treatment Technology 5
Agribusiness Sales/Service 4
Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement (AAS) 4
Digital Forensic Investigation 4
Electronics Fundamentals 4
Fashion Styling 4
Mathematics-Transfer (AS) 4
Network Tech-Telecom/Data Comm 4
Network Technology-Telecom 4
Theatre-Transfer (AA) 4
Acting 3
Baking 3
Communication-Transfer (AA) 3
Digital Illustration 3
ECE Program Administration 3
Electric Utility Tech.-DPL 3
History-Transfer (AA) 3
Medical Insurance and Coding 3
Realtime Court Reporting 3
Sales 3
Wind Turbine Technology 3
Athletic Coaching 2
Chemistry-Transfer (AS) 2
Health Information Technology 2
Horticulture Landscape Design 2
Sociology-Transfer (AA) 2
Aging Services Management 1
Biotechnology Lab Methods 1
Biotechnology-AAS 1
Fire Protection Technology 1
Gerontology Specialist 1
Health IT for Healthcare Prof. 1
Health IT for Info Tech Prof. 1
Honda PACT Maintenance& Repair 1
Hospitality Management 1
InDesign 1
Insurance Services 1
Journalism-Transfer (AA) 1
Long-Term Care Administrator 1
Medical Office Specialist 1
Physics-Transfer (AS) 1
Political Science-Transfer(AA) 1
Power Equipment Technology 1
Sales & Management 1
Supply Chain Management 1
Technical Studies 1
Waste Water Apprenticeship 1
Water Treatment Apprenticeship 1

Knowledge rate (# Responded to Survey / # Graduated): 0.165347885

Status Post-Graduation

Employed In Field Employed Out Of Field Continuing Education Employed In Military Unemployed and looking
406 112 513 8 12

 

College Leave To # Students
Iowa State University 97
DMACC 41
University of Iowa 24
University of Northern Iowa 24
Drake University 13
Grandview University 10
Mercy College of Health Sciences 6
Simpson College 5
Arizona State University 2
Buena Vista University 2
Emmaus Bible College 2
Briar Cliff 2
Kirkwood 2

Salary

Hourly vs Salary Average Average Military
Hourly $21.20  
Salary $57,813.33 $33,419.60

Average Beginning Salary by Program**

**Programs not listed weren't reported.

Program Average Salary Average Hourly
Accounting Programs $16,122.04  
Administrative Assistant Programs   $16.00
Agri-Business $10,857.13  
Applied Engineering Technology Programs   $26.25
Auto Mechanics-ASEP   $24.79
Auto Mechanics-PACT   $20.00
Business Administration $32,806.36  
Civil Engineering Technology $29,512.97  
Computer Aided Design (CAD) $32,457.45  
Computer Information Systems Programs $82,500.00  
Criminal Justice & TSA Programs $36,418.28  
Culinary Arts & Baking Programs   $17.80
Cybersecurity $21,936.46  
Dental Hygiene $22,129.14  
Diesel Technology   $20.00
EMT/Paramedic $50,000.00  
Early Childhood Education $7,941.39  
Electronics Engineering Technology $17,721.00  
Funeral Services $27,511.50  
General Studies (AGS)   $16.47
Graphic Design $28,673.33  
Heating, AC, Refrigeration Technology   $19.43
Horticulture   $13.50
Human Services Programs   $16.72
Information Technology Network Administration   $18.00
Liberal Arts (AA or AS)   $26.15
Management Programs $85,000.00  
Medical Laboratory Technology   $23.63
Medical Office Programs   $21.50
Network Technology-Telecom/Data Communications   $19.33
Nurse Aide/Advanced Nurse Aide   $15.61
Nursing $6,890.73  
Paralegal $33,438.57  
Phlebotomy   $8.17
Power Equipment Technology $22,507.00  
Respiratory Therapy $15,016.04  
Robotics & Control Systems Engineering Technology   $26.77
Tool & Diemaking Programs $12,015.40  
Veterinary Technology   $19.25
Video Production Programs $8,901.67  
Water Environmental Technology $24,179.38  
Web Development Programs   $21.50
Welding Programs   $18.23

 

*Note: Information on this page is based on data collected from DMACC graduates in our 2022-2023 survey.​