Computer Science at College of the Desert
If you are interested in studying Computer Science, consider the program at College of the Desert. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 computer science degrees were granted at College of the Desert.
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Studying Online 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
Take a look at the composition of Computer Science graduates at College of the Desert, by degree type.
Program-wide, Computer Science graduates at College of the Desert are 12% women (2) and 88% men (15).
Computer Science Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Among the 17 associate’s computer science graduates at College of the Desert, 12% were women (2) and 88% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 88% of Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, above the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at College of the Desert
The Computer Science program at College of the Desert breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Computer Science | 17 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish Computer Science program at College of the Desert work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.