Allied Health Professions at College of the Desert
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, California and has a total student population of 10,932.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Allied Health Professions section at the bottom of this page.
College of the Desert Allied Health Professions Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Allied Health (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Allied Health
College of the Desert Allied Health Professions Rankings
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Allied Health Student Demographics at College of the Desert
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at College of the Desert.
College of the Desert Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program
College of the Desert does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in allied health graduates 66% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from College of the Desert with a associate's in allied health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Allied Health Professions
The following allied health concentations are available at College of the Desert. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at College of the Desert. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Athletic Training | 2 |
Related Majors
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants
- Nursing
- Health Sciences & Services
Careers That Allied Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in allied health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for College of the Desert.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians | 22,450 | $50,150 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 21,430 | $39,350 |
| Respiratory Therapists | 17,260 | $79,640 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 11,540 | $161,770 |
| Physician Assistants | 10,520 | $117,230 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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