Des Moines Colleges

Kaplan University
Des Moines, Iowa

Kaplan University offers dozens of online degree programs, designed for learners who require maximum schedule flexibility. Some degrees cab be earned in as few as 12 months.

• Programs: Accounting, Administration, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, International Studies, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal, Teaching, Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

Vatterott College
Des Moines, Iowa

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

• Programs: Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Science Technologies, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

AIB College of Business
2500 Fleur Dr
Des Moines, Iowa 50321-1799

• Programs: business, accounting, administrative assistant, computer programming, court reporting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 889 students, 764 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 520 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

American College of Hairstyling - Des Moines
603 E Sixth St
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

• Programs: barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 49 students, 49 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Iowa School of Beauty
3305 70th St
Des Moines, Iowa 50322-3203

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 134 students, 134 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center
3200 Grand Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50312

• Programs: osteopathic medicine, podiatry, physician assistant, physical therapy, health care facilities management, public health.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,405 students, 1,296 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Drake University
2507 University Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, pharmacy, public administration, marketing, management science, advertising, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 5,277 students, 4,442 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,278 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-650. Math: 500-630.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Grand View College
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50316

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, graphic design, mass communication, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,759 students, 1,521 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 452 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-520. Math: 410-500.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Iowa Health - Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1453

• Programs: radiation therapist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 21 students, 21 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Mercy College of Health Sciences
928 Sixth Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1239

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, nursing science, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, health care administration, medical assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 656 students, 510 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.