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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA, 🇺🇸 United States · Community College · Est. 1958
#923
World Ranking
#778
In United States
51+
Courses & Fees
1958
Founded
What College of the Desert Is Known For
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A public two-year community college known for affordable tuition and a strong transfer pathway into four-year universities, with particular strength in Health & Medicine, Business & Management and Social Sciences.
Rankings
#923
Global Ranking (indicative)
#778
Ranking in United States
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (51+)
Business & Management
17 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,950 / year |
| Finance | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,900 / year |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,750 / year |
| Marketing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,300 / year |
| Management (MBA) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,900 / year |
| Supply Chain & Logistics Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 39,950 / year |
| International Business | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 28,150 / year |
| Project Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 16,900 / year |
| Economics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,750 / year |
| Business Administration | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 36,900 / year |
| Business Analytics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,650 / year |
| Human Resource Management | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,900 / year |
| Accounting & Finance | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,850 / year |
| Finance | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 24,650 / year |
| Entrepreneurship & Innovation | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,750 / year |
| Marketing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 38,350 / year |
| Management (MBA) | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 37,850 / year |
Social Sciences
16 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,350 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,350 / year |
| Criminology | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 33,250 / year |
| Social Work | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,000 / year |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 19,850 / year |
| Development Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 13,400 / year |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,800 / year |
| Public Administration | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,150 / year |
| Political Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,750 / year |
| International Relations | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 35,700 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 39,950 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,000 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,050 / year |
| Criminology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,000 / year |
| Social Work | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 23,650 / year |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 27,450 / year |
Health & Medicine
18 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 39,750 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,800 / year |
| Public Health | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 19,750 / year |
| Biomedical Science | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 40,500 / year |
| Occupational Therapy | Associate Degree | 2 Years | USD 21,250 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 12,700 / year |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 18,350 / year |
| Paramedicine | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,050 / year |
| Dentistry | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 25,250 / year |
| Nursing | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 26,300 / year |
| Pharmacy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 33,050 / year |
| Veterinary Medicine | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 15,950 / year |
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 31,600 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 30,500 / year |
| Public Health | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 29,050 / year |
| Biomedical Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 14,750 / year |
| Occupational Therapy | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 21,450 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelors | 4 Years | USD 20,850 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.