by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how College of the Desert ranks among other schools offering degrees in communications.
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The communications major at College of the Desert is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Communication & Media Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at College of the Desert paid an average of $332 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $9,548 |
| Fees | $38 | $38 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
Learn more about College of the Desert tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the College of the Desert communications bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the College of the Desert Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Associate’s in communications from College of the Desert in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of the Desert with a associate's in communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Digital Communication | 21 |
| Journalism | 7 |