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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CAPublicCity Setting
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Overview & Identity
College of the Desert is a public institution located in the city setting of Palm Desert, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
10.2K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing7% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,782
Earnings 5yr: $115,416
Debt: $13,806
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,719
Earnings 5yr: $38,072
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,620
Earnings 5yr: $54,334
Debt: $5,500
History.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,234
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,357
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,349
Earnings 5yr: $36,361
Debt: $6,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,704
Earnings 5yr: $60,488
Debt: N/A
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,391
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,201
Earnings 5yr: $30,561
Debt: $5,500
Sociology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $35,465
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $65,504
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,728
In-State Tuition$1,326
Out-of-State Tuition$10,174
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
38%
Pell Grants
1%
Take Loans
32%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$31,085
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$39,020
Completion Signals
31%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
70%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,261
Est. Monthly Payment
$57/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
62%
Part-Time Share
60%
Avg Family Income
$22,261
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