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Nursing & Nursing Assistants at College of the Desert
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing & Nursing Assistants, 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.
Studying Online at College of the Desert
Distance learning is available at College of the Desert. Of 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing & Nursing Assistants Rankings at College of the Desert
Use these rankings to compare College of the Desert’s Nursing & Nursing Assistants program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 82 |
| Best Value | California | #26 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #48 of 119 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #57 of 118 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #357 of 875 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #550 of 949 |
Earnings for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Graduates from College of the Desert
Graduates of College of the Desert’s Nursing & Nursing Assistants program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,428 |
More Specific Nursing & Nursing Assistants Concentrations at College of the Desert
The Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at College of the Desert breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nursing | 27 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Graduates
Students who finish Nursing & Nursing Assistants program at College of the Desert go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Nursing & Nursing Assistants graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $118,810 |
| Nursing Assistants | $27,058 |
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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