College of the Desert, CA
Public2-Year • LargeAssociate's College • High Transfer • Largely Traditional StudentsOpen AdmissionsMain Campus
College of the Desert Rankings
Affordability88
Retention30
Graduation1
Earnings12
Diversity36
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at College of the Desert
-Bachelor’s
54%Associate’s
46%Certificate
AssocHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences1%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Construction Trades<1%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities18%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies5%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Personal and Culinary Services1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into College of the Desert
-Admission Rate
-Median SAT Math
-Median SAT Reading
-Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending College of the Desert
$1KIn-State Tuition
$9KOut-of-State Tuition
$17KAverage Total Cost
$9KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $21K | $19K |
Debt
Typical Debt after College of the Desert
-Receive Federal Loans
$6KMedian Federal Debt
32%Repayment Rate
-Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 69% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 9% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 2% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | <1% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $6K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $5K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $3K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $5K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $4K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $11K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $7K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $2K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 28% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 32% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 46% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 51% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at College of the Desert
72%Retention Rate
7%Transfer Rate
28%Withdrawal Rate
25%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 6% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 25% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 35% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 12% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23% | 51% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 28% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 47% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after College of the Desert
85%Employment Rate
$25KMedian Salary
$14K25 Pctl Salary
$39K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 81% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 79% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $39K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $28K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $31K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at College of the Desert
10,418Undergraduates
55%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
-Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 17% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 60% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 27% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near College of the Desert, CA
International School of Beauty Inc
1 miles, W
Milan Institute-Palm Desert
4 miles, NE
Mayfield College
6 miles, NW
Milan Institute of Cosmetology-La Quinta
6 miles, E