by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Desert Community College District. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #36 out of 105 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Desert Community College District as a strong choice for liberal arts general studies, placing at #468 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 468 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in California | 69 of 150 |
The following degree levels are available for liberal arts general studies at Desert Community College District, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 164 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,075 |
During the most recent reporting year, College of the Desert handed out 164 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Desert Community College District holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #36 out of 105 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,136 |
| Fees | $38 | $38 |
Learn more about Desert Community College District tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at Desert Community College District are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Desert with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Desert Community College District awarded 154 associate’s completions in humanities/humanistic studies in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (63%).
Desert Community College District conferred 10 associate’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (90%).
During the most recent reporting year, College of the Desert handed out 1,075 undergraduate certificate degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Desert Community College District is not currently ranked for liberal arts general studies at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Desert Community College District are Hispanic or Latino. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Desert with a undergraduate certificate in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 777 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 50 |
Desert Community College District granted 1,075 undergraduate certificate completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (72%).
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