Allied Health Professions at College of the Desert
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, take a look at what College of the Desert. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of the Desert sits in Palm Desert, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 allied health professions graduations were recorded at College of the Desert.
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Studying Online at College of the Desert
Online coursework is an option at College of the Desert. Among 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at College of the Desert
These rankings give you a sense of how College of the Desert’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #None of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 157 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
| Best Value | California | #None of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 154 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at College of the Desert, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at College of the Desert are 50% women (5) and 50% men (5).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Among the 5 associate’s allied health professions graduates at College of the Desert, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at College of the Desert
This Allied Health Professions program at College of the Desert breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 5 |
| Athletic Training | 5 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at College of the Desert work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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