College of the Desert (113573)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,288

2023 Average Net Price

$14,391

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

2.44%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

10,764

34.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29%

373 Graduates

About

College of the Desert (113573) is a higher education institution located in Riverside County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of the Desert (113573) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (841 degrees awarded), Child Care Provider (26 degrees), and Substance Abuse Counseling (10 degrees).

In 2023, 2,399 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of the Desert (113573). 62.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,750 degrees), 4.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (383 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of the Desert (113573) is $1,288, which is $−6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of the Desert (113573) was 2.44%, corresponding to 1 out of the 41 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at College of the Desert (113573) is $1,288, which is $6,965 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,391.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending College of the Desert (113573) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,288

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at College of the Desert (113573) was $1,288. The cost of tuition at College of the Desert (113573) is $−6,965 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of the Desert (113573) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,391

2023 Value

5.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 College of the Desert (113573) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,391. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of College of the Desert (113573) grew by 5.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of the Desert (113573) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of the Desert (113573) was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of the Desert (113573) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at College of the Desert (113573) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.82% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of the Desert (113573) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.44%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at College of the Desert (113573) was 2.44%, which represents 1 out of the 41 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of the Desert (113573) had a total enrollment of 10,764 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at College of the Desert (113573) is 3,717 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,047. This means that 34.5% of students enrolled at College of the Desert (113573) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of the Desert (113573), both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% White, 2.88% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.43% Black or African American, 0.251% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at College of the Desert (113573) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (43.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (33.3%) and White Male (6.61%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of the Desert (113573) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,764 students. The full-time enrollment at College of the Desert (113573) is 3,717 and the part-time enrollment is 7,047. This means that 34.5% of students enrolled at College of the Desert (113573) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of the Desert (113573) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of the Desert (113573) was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), College of the Desert (113573) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of the Desert (113573) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
8,208 enrolled students
White
1,481 enrolled students
Asian
310 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of the Desert (113573) is 76.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% White, 2.88% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 2.43% Black or African American, 0.251% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.121% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 76 students (0.706%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 621 more women than men received degrees from College of the Desert (113573). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of the Desert (113573) is hispanic or latino (1,750 degrees awarded). There were 4.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (383 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of the Desert (113573) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (841 degrees awarded), followed by Child Care Provider (26 degrees) and Substance Abuse Counseling (10 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of the Desert (113573), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (163 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (956 degrees), and Agriculture (58 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Desert (113573) are Elementary & middle school teachers (222,882 people), Other managers (196,638 people), Police officers (153,498 people), Social workers, all other (129,745 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (97,928 people).

The most specialized majors at College of the Desert (113573) in 2023 are Human Sciences (163 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (956 degrees), Agriculture (58 degrees), Protective Services (97 degrees), and Psychology (145 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Desert (113573) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at College of the Desert (113573) are Human Sciences (163 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (956 degrees), Agriculture (58 degrees), Protective Services (97 degrees), and Psychology (145 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of the Desert (113573) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of the Desert (113573).

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
145 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
138 degrees awarded
General Health Services
130 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at College of the Desert (113573) was General Psychology with 145 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at College of the Desert (113573) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

889

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,510

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 889 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Desert (113573), which is 0.589 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,510).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of the Desert (113573) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 306 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Desert (113573) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.558 times less than the 548 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 548 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Desert (113573) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.79 times more than the 306 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

27%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from College of the Desert (113573) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at College of the Desert (113573) is Male and Asian (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.268% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,750 degrees awarded
White
383 degrees awarded
Asian
91 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of the Desert (113573) is hispanic or latino (1,750 degrees awarded). There were 4.57 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (383 degrees).

0.584% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,131 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
619 degrees awarded
White Female
224 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of the Desert (113573) is hispanic or latino female (1,131 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (619 degrees).

Operations

College of the Desert (113573) has an endowment valued at nearly $61.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.81M (12.6%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, College of the Desert (113573) had a total salary expenditure of 186M. College of the Desert (113573) employs 69 Professors, 19 Assistant professors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at College of the Desert (113573) are Female Professor (35), Male Professor (34), and Female Assistant professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Desert (113573) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 70 employees, Service, with 52 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Endowment

$61.8M

2023 Endowment

46.2%

growth from 2022

College of the Desert (113573) has an endowment valued at about $61.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of College of the Desert (113573) grew 46.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $56M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at College of the Desert (113573) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.99M - Federal
$19.5M - State
$916k - Local

As of 2023, College of the Desert (113573) received $3.99M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19.5M from state grants and contracts, and $916k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$87M

2023 Salaries

46.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, College of the Desert (113573) paid a median of $87M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($186M) and a 46.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.13% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.6M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2023, College of the Desert (113573) paid a total of $14.6M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of the Desert (113573) were Professor with 69 employees, Assistant professor with 19 employees, and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Desert (113573) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 70 employees, Service with 52 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of the Desert (113573) was Female Professor with 35 employees, Male Professor with 34 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of the Desert (113573).

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