Mental & Social Health Services at College of the Desert
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what 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.
During the most recent reporting year, 29 mental & social health services graduations were recorded at College of the Desert.
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Online Class Availability at College of the Desert
Many students take online classes at College of the Desert. Of 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at College of the Desert
Rankings can help you compare College of the Desert’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #22 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #38 of 48 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 530 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mental & Social Health Services graduates at College of the Desert, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mental & Social Health Services graduates at College of the Desert are 86% women (25) and 14% men (4).
Mental & Social Health Services Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Of the 10 associate’s mental & social health services degrees awarded at College of the Desert, 70% were women (7) and 30% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Mental & Social Health Services associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at College of the Desert
This Mental & Social Health Services program at College of the Desert includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 28 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at College of the Desert go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
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.