Design and Applied Arts

Undergraduate certificate · Des Moines Area Community College · Ankeny, IA

CIP 50.04

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$31,656Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the undergraduate certificate program in Design and Applied Arts at Des Moines Area Community College earn a median of $31,656. Nationally, undergraduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $36,116 four years after graduating (middle half: $19,755–$56,639).

Other programs at Des Moines Area Community College

Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementAssociate's degree$66,093
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree$60,163
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$59,181
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

Frequently asked questions

How much do Design and Applied Arts graduates from Des Moines Area Community College make?

The median salary is $31,656 and $31,656 after five years.

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