College of the Desert

43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

  • Public
  • 2-year college
  • 12 trade programs
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About College of the Desert

College of the Desert is a public 2-year college in Palm Desert, California, with about 15,931 students a year. It offers 12 trade programs we track, including HVAC technician, police academy & criminal justice, automotive technician, and fire science & firefighting. It was formerly known as Desert Community College District.

Costs and outcomes

Average net price
$15,728
per year, after grants and scholarships
Completion rate
31%
of full-time students finish
Median earnings
$39,020
10 years after starting
Students with Pell Grants
38%
a sign of how many get federal aid

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.

Trade programs

Healthcare

Construction trades

Public safety

Automotive & transportation

Culinary arts

IT & electronics

Welding & manufacturing

Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.

Location

College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Ave
Palm Desert, CA 92260

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