College of the Desert Data & Information Overview
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Where Does College of the Desert Rank?
2026 Best Colleges Rankings
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
College of the Desert was awarded 12 badges in the 2026 rankings.
National Standing
Desert Community College District is ranked #1,890 out of 5,192 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Desert Community College District is also ranked #196 on the Best Colleges in California list.
See all of the rankings for College of the Desert.
How Much Do Desert Community College District Grads Make?
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Desert Community College District with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $40,397 in their early years. This is in the same neighborhood as the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
