College of the DesertIt’s your community – It’s your community college

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Local

•45% of all students in higher education attend a community college•Only 20% of funding for higher education goes to community colleges•25% of the national community college student population attends a community college in the state of California

National

•2.9 million students attend the 112 community college•The Chancellor’s Office estimates that 50% of the adult population has attended community college at some point in their life•80% of alumni live within a 1 – 2 hour radius of the community college they attended

California

•Fees for a community college education in the State of California ($26 per credit hour) are the lowest in the nation•The state will see avoided social costs amounting to $2.3 million per year due to College of the Desert students, including savings associated with improved health, reduced crime & welfare, and unemployment•Higher earnings of graduates and associated increases in business & property income expand the California tax base by approximately $55.1 million each year

California

•College of the Desert is an economic engine for the region adding over $30 million annually to the local economy due to college operations•College of the Desert skills translate to higher earnings for students & increased output of business—the added income attributable to the accumulation of College of the Desert amounts for $252.7 million each year

Regional

•The College of the Desert District covers an area equivalent to the size of the State of Connecticut•13,000 students attend College of the Desert each semester•4 campus locations: Mecca/Thermal; Indio; Palm Desert; and a new campus in Palm Springs

Coachella Valley

College of the Desert

•70% of all students who attend are the first in their family to do so•41% of students are ages 18 – 21. The average student age is 28•56% of students are female•55% of students are Hispanic

•Awards more degrees and certificates each year than all other local higher education institutions combined•Offers 1,000 classes in 89 course areas in multiple locations throughout the Coachella Valley and online•Provides AA degree programs, and transfer degree programs, in a wide range of subjects

College of the Desert

College of the Desert provides AA degree programs & transfer degree programs in a wide range of subjects:

Administration of Justice, A.S. Horticulture, A.S.

Agri-Business, A.S. Hotel & Restaurant Management, A.A.

Anthropology, A.A. Italian, A.A.

Architecture, A.S. Journalism, A.A.

Art, A.A. Liberal Arts, A.A.

Business Administration, A.S. Mass Communications, A.A.

Biology, A.S. Mathematics, A.S.

Chemistry, A.S. Music, A.A.

Computer Science, A.A. Natural Resources, A.S.

Construction Management, A.S. Philosophy, A.A.

Economics, A.A. Physics, A.S.

English Composition, A.A. Political Science, A.A.

English Literature, A.A. Psychology, A.A.

Environmental Sciences, A.S. Social Science, A.A.

Environmental Studies, A.S. Sociology, A.A.

French, A.A. Spanish, A.A.

Geography, A.A. Speech, A.A.

History, A.A. Theatre Arts, A.A.

College of the Desert provides Employment Prep Degrees, Certificates and Programs in a many different

fieldsAdministration of Justice Culinary ManagementAdvanced Transportation Technologies Digital Design & ProductionAccounting Drafting/CADAgriculture Early Childhood Education (ECE)Air Conditioning/HVAC ECE – Associate TeacherAlcohol & Drug Studies ECE- Early Childhood Ed-TeacherArchitecture Technology ECE- Early Childhood Master TeacherAutomotive Electrical Technician Emergency Medical TechnicianAutomotive Gaseous Fuels Technician Environmental HorticultureAutomotive Performance/Emissions Control Fire TechnologyAuto Tech – Automatic Transmissions General BusinessAuto Tech – Automotive Air Conditioning Golf ManagementAuto Tech – Brake Technology Home Health AideAuto Tech – Engine Rebuilding Natural ResourcesAuto Tech – Standard Transmissions Nursing AssistantAuto Tech – Suspension & Alignment Nutrition Care – Dietetic TechnicianBuilding Inspection Technology Plant ScienceComputer Information Systems Registered Nurse (ADN)Construction Management Supervision & ManagementCulinary Arts – Basic Culinary Arts Turf Grass ManagementCulinary Arts – Intermediate Culinary Arts Vocational Nurse

Nurses Alternative EnergyPolicemen Restaurant & Service EmployeesFirefighters Retail ManagementHotel Management AgribusinessHealthcare Workers Culinary ArtsEducators Sports & AthleticsAir Conditioning/HVAC Government OfficialsGolf Course & Turf Grass Managers

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