Health Sciences & Services at College of the Desert
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at College of the Desert. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Desert is in Palm Desert, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 129 health sciences & services graduations were recorded at College of the Desert.
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Online Class Availability at College of the Desert
Distance learning is available at College of the Desert. Among 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at College of the Desert
Use these rankings to compare College of the Desert’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #44 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #49 of 90 |
| Best Value | California | #57 of 78 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #63 of 89 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #179 of 478 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 471 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at College of the Desert, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at College of the Desert are 84% women (109) and 16% men (20).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Among the 129 associate’s health sciences & services graduates at College of the Desert, 84% were women (109) and 16% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 110 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 93% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, above the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at College of the Desert
This Health Sciences & Services program at College of the Desert includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 129 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at College of the Desert pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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