C of the Desert vs. Career Care Institute
Both College of the Desert and Career Care Institute are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and Career Care Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Career Care Institute's tuition ($31,582) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- Career Care Institute's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (25 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than Career Care Institute (649 students) with more enrolled students.
- C of the Desert ($4,427) has higher amount of financial aid than Career Care Institute ($4,422).
- Career Care Institute's graduation rate (72%) is higher than C of the Desert (29%).

College of the Desert
Public, 2-4 years • Palm Desert, CA Best Community Colleges in CA, #CA in California more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$9,586 out-of-state
$9,586 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,427
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
10,764 (All undergraduate)
3,635 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
4% Transfer-out Rate
67% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
127 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$99,281 Faculty Salary
$91,737 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$31,582
Financial Aid
$4,422
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Enrollment
649 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
65% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
42 Faculties (full-time)
95 Staffs (full-time)
$68,686 Faculty Salary
$51,343 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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