Is Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center worth it?
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in West Des Moines, Iowa (rural area). It awarded 451 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in osteopathic medicine, health care administration and podiatric medicine.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$66,661
Median earnings 4 years after
$115,230
Completions (2024)
451
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First professional | $63,930 | $160,081 | 466 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $108,630 | $131,495 | 90 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First professional | $73,529 | $78,541 | 84 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $74,669 | $103,082 | 51 |
| Public Health | Master's | $71,864 | $98,886 | 46 |
| Biology, General | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Doctoral | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Health | First professional | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Health | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | Doctoral professional practice | 211 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 56 |
| Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry | Doctoral professional practice | 53 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral professional practice | 48 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 47 |
| Public Health, General | Master's | 22 |
| Anatomy | Master's | 8 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Master's | 6 |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Doctoral research | 0 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Post-bacc certificate | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Iowa. Counts under 10 are not published.
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