C of the Desert vs. National Career
Both College of the Desert and National Career College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and National Career College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- National Career's tuition ($14,350) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($9,586).
- National Career's students to faculty ratio (22 to 1) is lower than C of the Desert (25 to 1).
- C of the Desert (10,764 students) is larger than National Career (366 students) with more enrolled students.
- National Career ($7,059) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,427).
- National Career's graduation rate (68%) 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
$14,350
Financial Aid
$7,059
Largest Vocational Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Accounting and Business/Management
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Enrollment
366 (All undergraduate)
6 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
22 to 1 Students to Faculty
13 Faculties (full-time)
23 Staffs (full-time)
$58,231 Faculty Salary
$91,203 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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