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College of the Desert
Public, 2-year
43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Quick Facts
8,900
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
$31,085
Median Earnings (6yr)
$1,326
In-State Tuition
$11,812
Avg Net Price
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About College of the Desert
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
Location
| Address | 43-500 Monterey Ave |
| City | Palm Desert, CA |
| ZIP Code | 92260 |
| County | Riverside County |
President/Chief Administrator: Martha Garcia (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Liberal Arts 40%
Health Professions 10%
Business 8%
Psychology 6%
Protective Services 4%
Social Sciences 3%
Computer Science 3%
Visual/Performing Arts 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: No
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 8,900 |
Student Demographics
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 57% |
| White | 14% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| Asian | 3% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| In-State Tuition | $1,326 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $9,586 |
Financial Aid
| Students Receiving Aid | 32% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,791 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,894 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,598 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,462 |
| $110,001+ | $18,265 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$31,085
6 Years After
$34,631
8 Years After
$39,020
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $15,531 | 75th percentile: $45,713
Earnings by Family Income Background
$29,878
Low Income
$33,362
Middle Income
$31,893
High Income
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