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.
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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 |
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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