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Mental & Social Health Services at College of the Desert
If you plan to study Mental & Social Health Services, take a look at what College of the Desert. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of the Desert is in Palm Desert, CA.
Online Class Availability at College of the Desert
Many students take online classes at College of the Desert. Of 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Mental & Social Health Services Rankings at College of the Desert
Rankings can help you compare College of the Desert’s Mental & Social Health Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #22 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #38 of 48 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #38 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #66 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #202 of 514 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #377 of 530 |
More Specific Mental & Social Health Services Concentrations at College of the Desert
This Mental & Social Health Services program at College of the Desert includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 28 |
| Community Health Services/Counseling | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mental & Social Health Services Graduates
Graduates of the Mental & Social Health Services program at College of the Desert go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mental & Social Health Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians | $52,472 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $51,090 |
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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