Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at College of the Desert
Palm Desert, California • Associate's
Median Earnings
$35,428
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$35,428
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
National Average
$47,204
All schools, same program
School Average
$44,942
All programs at College of the Desert
Program Details
Associate's
Credential Level
9
Completers (IPEDS)
129
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$35,428
Median Earnings
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Unitek College | $99,091 | $12,523 |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | $81,578 | $18,941 |
| Carrington College-San Jose | $81,578 | $18,941 |
| Beal University | $72,467 | $22,282 |
| Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | $66,757 | — |
| Butte College | $65,467 | $11,824 |
| Bates Technical College | $65,378 | — |
| College of the Siskiyous | $65,332 | — |
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $63,125 | — |
| Dickinson State University | $63,033 | $16,311 |
Other Programs at College of the Desert
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $95,005 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $51,957 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,240 | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $36,282 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (current) | $35,428 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,263 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $31,622 | — |
| Psychology, General | $28,739 | — |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.