College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California
PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1958Small citySEVP certified
About
College of the Desert (COD) is a public community college in Palm Desert, California. COD enrolls about 12,500 students, of which around one third attend college full-time. It serves the Coachella Valley of Riverside County. The college is federally recognized as a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), receiving Title V grants.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$10,734
- Estimated total for international students
- US$33,615
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$1,326
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,207
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 10,207
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 26 to 1
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$44,228
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (111)
Associate's degrees67 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural Production OperationsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAnthropologyApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArea StudiesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVisual and Performing Arts, General
Undergraduate certificates44 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer Software and Media ApplicationsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, OtherEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEnvironmental Control Technologies/TechniciansFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFire ProtectionGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingPublic HealthRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching Assistants/AidesVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVisual and Performing Arts, General
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.