Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS, Certificate
Total Programs
151
Online Programs
18
Offered Degrees at C of the Desert
College of the Desert is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Small by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, College of the Desert offers 151 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 78 | 7 |
| Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 51 | 7 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 20 | 4 |
| Total | 151 | 18 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
C of the Desert Associate's Programs
College of the Desert offers Associate's degree with 78 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 14 | |
| Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations | ✕ | - | - |
| Crop Production | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Area Studies (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Ethnic Studies | ✔ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 37 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Journalism | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 62 | |
| Information Technology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 67 | |
| Education | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 36 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Pre-Engineering | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 56 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies | ✔ | 19 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 36 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 164 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 10 | $15,200 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ✕ | 154 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 46 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 140 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 140 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 61 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 57 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 94 | |
| Social Sciences | ✔ | - | - |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Anthropology (other) | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Economics | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Geography | ✔ | - | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | 54 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 32 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | - | - |
| Art/Art Studies | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 261 | |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | ✕ | 125 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 97 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 201 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 167 | - |
| Accounting | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 4 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 17 | - |
| History | ✕ | 17 | - |
C of the Desert Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs
College of the Desert offers Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree with 2 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
C of the Desert Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
College of the Desert offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 51 major programs. Among them 7 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 55 | |
| Crop Production | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Computer Graphics | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 30 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 30 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 331 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 266 | - |
| Education (other) | ✕ | 65 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 277 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 277 | - |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 266 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 249 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✔ | 17 | |
| Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Fitness Technician | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 97 | |
| Corrections | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Building/Construction Site Management/Manager | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 102 | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 101 | - |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 35 | |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Musical Theatre | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Music | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Technology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | - | - |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 35 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 68 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Retail Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | ✕ | 5 | - |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | ✔ | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Resort Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Real Estate | ✔ | - | - |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | ✔ | 6 | - |
C of the Desert 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
College of the Desert offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 20 major programs. Among them 4 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Turf and Turfgrass Management | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✔ | - | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 83 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 83 | - |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | ✕ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 93 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✕ | 82 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 1,075 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 1,075 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Digital Arts | ✔ | - | - |
| Commercial Photography | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 34 | |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 19 | - |
| Office Management and Supervision | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✔ | - | - |
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