Information Technology at College of the Desert
What traits are you looking for in a school for Information Technology, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 6 information technology degrees were awarded at College of the Desert.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Desert
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Information Technology graduates at College of the Desert, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Information Technology graduates at College of the Desert are 33% women (2) and 67% men (4).
Information Technology Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Among the 6 associate’s information technology graduates at College of the Desert, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 83% of Information Technology associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, above the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates
Those who complete Information Technology program at College of the Desert work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists | $117,478 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Information Security Analysts | $111,930 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
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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