by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at College of the Desert will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at College of the Desert this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 11,412 undergraduate students at College of the Desert is 561 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 28 to 1 which places College of the Desert among the worst concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at College of the Desert , there are 28 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the worst regrading instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (29.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at College of the Desert compares to the national average
College of the Desert offers 72 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 61 majors within 28 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, College of the Desert awarded 1,406 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 225 | 0 | 225 |
| Business Administration & Management | 176 | 0 | 176 |
| General Psychology | 139 | 0 | 139 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| Sociology | 64 | 0 | 64 |
Find out what College of the Desert's top fields of study and majors are