General Computer Science at College of the Desert
If you plan to study General Computer Science, take a look at what College of the Desert. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Desert sits in Palm Desert, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 17 general computer science graduations were recorded at College of the Desert.
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Online Class Availability 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
The following sections describe the diversity of General Computer Science graduates at College of the Desert, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at College of the Desert are 12% women (2) and 88% men (15).
General Computer Science Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Among the 17 associate’s general 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 General 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 88% of General Computer Science associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, higher than the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Computer Science Graduates
Students who finish General Computer Science program at College of the Desert go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General 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
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