Computer and Information Sciences, General

Associate's degree · Des Moines Area Community College · Ankeny, IA

CIP 11.01

$60,163Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$53,936Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Computer and Information Sciences, General at Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $60,163 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $54,246 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,954–$76,280).

Other programs at Des Moines Area Community College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$66,093
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherAssociate's degree$57,722
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAssociate's degree$56,681
Homeland SecurityUndergraduate certificate$54,209
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$52,325
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$49,953
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceUndergraduate certificate$49,355
Legal Support ServicesAssociate's degree$49,137
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree$47,585
Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree$47,400
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$45,688
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$44,886
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$42,555
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's degree$40,506
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$39,397
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's degree$38,962
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesUndergraduate certificate$38,511
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$37,317
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree$35,852

Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer and Information Sciences, General graduates from Des Moines Area Community College make?

The median salary is $60,163 one year after graduation.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.