Des Moines Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

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: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Photography And Commercial Art, Production Trades, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

Kaplan University KHE
Des Moines, Iowa

Don't wait another day to take the next step forward in your career. Kaplan University can give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.

• Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

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

• Programs: barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 18 students, 23 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 137 students, 228 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: business, accounting, court reporting, administrative assistant, tourism and travel, information technology, computer programming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 965 students, 1,047 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 545 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Member of a national athletic association.

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

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: osteopathic medicine, physical therapy, physician assistant, podiatry, public health, health care facilities management, biomedical sciences, anatomy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,615 students, 297 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, pharmacy, public administration, business management, marketing, elementary school teaching, biochem/biophysics courses, management science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 5,617 students, 5,279 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,220 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 550-660.
• 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 University
1200 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, Iowa 50316

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business, graphic design, human services, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, biology, health and physical education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,748 students, 1,552 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 590 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-500. Math: 390-510. Writing: 330-460.
• 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, 19 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, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, medical assistant, nuclear medical tech, health care administration, EMT paramedic.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 680 students, 720 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.