Turn DMACC Credits into a Degree
After high school, transition right into DMACC and complete your degree. It's an easy next step!
Take advantage of the DMACC credits you've earned in high school by completing a DMACC Associate degree.
Advantages of earning an Associate degree:
- The degree is accepted in its entirety at four year institutions. Transferring credits by course allows institutions to choose to accept or deny on a class by class basis.
- Having an Associate's degree makes you marketable in the workforce, even if you choose not to complete your four-year degree.
Two easy ways to track your progress towards an AA degree
Do you currently take high school classes that earn DMACC credits? Use these two tools to see how close you are to completing an Associate degree.
- Degree Tracker
The Degree Tracker shows the DMACC credit classes available at your high school and online classes. Use this worksheet to keep track of your progress towards a degree.
» Find the printable Degree Tracker for your School - DegreeWorks
Use DegreeWorks to keep track of DMACC credits you've completed. It can also run scenarios of how many credits you have left to complete any DMACC degree, diploma or certificate.
» Learn more about DegreeWorks
» Access DegreeWorks
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Thinking about enrolling at DMACC after high school?
If you filled out the DMACC Career Advantage Application in high school, there is no need to reapply to DMACC.
Take 2 minutes and fill out the simple Program Declaration Form!
Program Declaration FormContinue What You Started
Download this Brochure (course planner worksheet included) to learn why completing your degree at DMACC is a good idea.

What if you decided to transfer credits before earning a DMACC degree? You can transfer credits back from your four-year institution to complete your DMACC AA degree.
Use our Tuition Calculator to see how much you can save by earning an DMACC AA degree before transferring.
For more information, please contact us.
Why Choose DMACC after High School?
Affordable
DMACC offers the lowest tuition costs of any Iowa college. You'll get the first two years of your four-year degree while saving thousands on tuition. Save on four-year college credits and graduate with less debt.
Proven Effective
Studies show community college graduates are better prepared both academically and socially for a university experience.
Other Advantages
- Smaller class sizes (average class size is 18)
- Individualized attention
- Scholarships
- Flexible schedule (12 locations, online, and summer classes)
- Free tutoring
- Honors Program
- Housing
- Transfer programs