Practical Nursing, Diploma at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA: Cost & Outcomes | TrainingWorth

Practical nursing / Ankeny, IA

Practical Nursing, Diploma

Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa. Review its reported cost, length, completion, and employment before asking the provider for current enrollment details.

Program snapshotHistorical report

$4,995reported tuition & fees
Program length
42 weeks
Completed
78%
Employed, Q2 after exit
84%
Provider location
Ankeny, IA

Rates describe past participant groups, not a prediction or current price.

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At a glance

Tuition and fees
$4,995
Tuition + books and supplies
$8,046Reported amount; other charges may apply
Program length
42 weeks
Completed
78% 1210 of 1543 exits
Employed 2 quarters later
84% 951 of 1134 eligible
Median earnings in 2nd quarter after exit
$4,358

What the numbers tell you

The reported tuition and fees for a participant who is not funded through WIOA are $4,995, plus $3,051 in reported books and supplies. The program reported 1210 completions among 1543 exits. Of 1134 people eligible for follow-up, 951 were employed in the second quarter after leaving.

The earnings figure is the median amount earned during that quarter by employed participants. It is not annual pay, a starting salary, or a prediction for a prospective student.

Tuition in context

The median reported tuition among the 10 qualifying practical nursing programs in Iowa is $9,207. This program’s $4,995 tuition is $4,212 below it. Courses can differ in length, credential, included supplies, and current price, so compare the full written cost before enrolling.

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