by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how College of the Desert ranks among other schools offering degrees in medical prep.
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The medical prep major at College of the Desert is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Health/Medical Prep Programs. 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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.
College of the Desert does not offer an online option for its medical prep bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the College of the Desert Online Learning page.
The medical prep program at College of the Desert awarded 111 associate's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to 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, 76% 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 medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 64 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 22 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 6 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 1 |