Nursing & Nursing Assistants at College of the Desert
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing & Nursing Assistants, 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.
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Studying Online at College of the Desert
Distance learning is available at College of the Desert. Of 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing & Nursing Assistants Rankings at College of the Desert
Use these rankings to compare College of the Desert’s Nursing & Nursing Assistants program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 82 |
| Best Value | California | #26 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 119 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #357 of 875 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #550 of 949 |
Earnings for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Graduates from College of the Desert
Graduates of College of the Desert’s Nursing & Nursing Assistants program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,428 |
More Specific Nursing & Nursing Assistants Concentrations at College of the Desert
The Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at College of the Desert breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Graduates
Students who finish Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at College of the Desert go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $118,810 |
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
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