Public Community College
College of
the Desert
Public Community College in Palm Desert, CA. Six-year graduation rate 31%. Median 10-year earnings $39,020.
Verdict Mixed outcomes
College of the Desert · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$39,020
Mobility score
3.2
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
31.1%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $39,020 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 31%.
Admissions
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Academics
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Financial Aid
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Outcomes
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Programs
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Green Flags
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
Red Flags
- ! Graduation rate 31% — below national average
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How we evaluate College of the Desert
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Post-grad earnings
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