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College of the Desert

College of the Desert North Carolina People

College of the Desert is a public institution located in Palm Desert, CA. The... school has approximatley 9670 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $22,261. The average age of students entering College of the Desert is 24. The most popular programs at the College of the Desert are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (14%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (12%), Health Professions And Related Programs (10%), Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (10%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$8,943

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the College of the Desert.

Tuition & Fees
$8,943
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$10,489
Total Expected Costs
$19,432

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$12,571
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $12,016
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,341
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,851
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,977
$110,000 + $0

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the College of the Desert.

9,670 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 40%

Female Students: 60%

42% Full Time / 58% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 24

Low Income Students: 39%


Race / Ethnicity

The graduation rate at the College of the Desert is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
26%
Students who Return after their First Year
68%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the College of the Desert.

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (14%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (12%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (10%)
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences (10%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (8%)