Psychology at College of the Desert
If you plan to study Psychology, consider the program at College of the Desert. Get started with the following essential facts.
College of the Desert is located in Palm Desert, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Desert
Distance learning is available at College of the Desert. Among 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at College of the Desert
Use these rankings to compare College of the Desert’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #113 of 175 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #119 of 225 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #122 of 183 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #155 of 237 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #310 of 1,472 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #775 of 1,496 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from College of the Desert
Students who complete College of the Desert’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,835 |
| 4 years | $28,739 |
| 5 years | $30,561 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Psychology graduates from College of the Desert earn a median of $28,739, compared with $36,528 for all College of the Desert graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from College of the Desert is $5,500.
Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates
Those who complete Psychology program at College of the Desert go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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