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Registered Nursing at College of the Desert

If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at College of the Desert. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

College of the Desert sits in Palm Desert, CA.

Online & Distance Learning at College of the Desert

Distance learning is available at College of the Desert. Among 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at College of the Desert

Rankings can help you compare College of the Desert’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #66 of 136
Best Value California #75 of 134
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #95 of 218
Best Value Far Western (Region) #121 of 215
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #311 of 1,861
Best Value Nationwide #719 of 1,843

Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at College of the Desert pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889

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