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School guide · Palm Desert, CA

College of the Desert

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Qualifications reported by this institution

Training subjects and awards

College of the Desert reported certificate or associate-level records in the subjects below. Related awards are grouped so you can compare the options without duplicate listings.

Computer Graphics

Associate degreeCertificate (less than one academic year)

20 reported completions · CIP 11.0803 · 2024 collection

Computer Science

Associate degree

17 reported completions · CIP 11.0701 · 2024 collection

Resort Management

Certificate (less than one academic year)

1 reported completions · CIP 52.0906 · 2024 collection

Source: NCES IPEDS C2024_A. Award categories describe the reported qualification; they are not a current course timetable. Zero completions do not establish that a program has closed. A student may complete more than one award.

Program-level workforce training records

The public DOL download contains 14 program records matched to this institution. These provide more specific leads to investigate; reporting dates and current approval need verification.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Architectural Technology AS Degree (for employment)

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Architectural Technology AS Degree (for employment)

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians · CIP 15.0101
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,806 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$76 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Business Information - Medical Office Specialist

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
certificate of completion

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist · CIP 51.0710
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
10
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$828 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$66 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Commercial Gas Heating Certificate (Credit)

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Commercial Gas Heating Certificate of Achievement

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0501
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$828 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$66 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Emergency Medical Responder (noncredit)

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Emergency Medical Responder Certificate

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) · CIP 51.0904
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
4
Reported duration for a full-time student
16 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$44 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$13 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certificate of Achievement

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Certification of Achievement

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) · CIP 51.0904
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
16
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$920 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$110 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Emergency Medical Technician

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) · CIP 51.0904
Reported delivery format
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
37
Reported duration for a full-time student
16 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$506 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$55 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Facilities Operations Technician (Credit)

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Facilities Operations Technician Certificate

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician · CIP 47.0201
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
48 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,380 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$69 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

General Drafting (Credit)

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
General Drafting Certificate of Achievement

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General · CIP 15.1301
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
40
Reported duration for a full-time student
48 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$2,806 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$137 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Green HVAC Residential Certificate (Credit)

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Green HVAC Residential Certificate of Acheivement

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0501
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
32 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$1,380 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$99 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Hospitality Management AS Degree

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Hospitality Management AS Degree

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management · CIP 52.0904
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
20
Reported duration for a full-time student
64 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$3,036 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$78 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Public Safety Certificate of Achievement

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Public Safety Certificate of Achievement

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) · CIP 51.0904
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
16
Reported duration for a full-time student
16 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$247 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$967 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

Public · Palm Desert, CA

Refrigerant Management and EPA-608 Preparation (Non-Credit)

COLLEGE OF THE DESERT
Refrigerant Management Certificate of Completion

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Reported address
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Historically reported educational prerequisite
High school diploma or equivalent · confirm current entry requirements with the provider
Training subject
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician · CIP 15.0501
Reported delivery format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Reported clock/contact hours per week
10
Reported duration for a full-time student
16 weeks
Historical reported non-WIOA tuition/fees paid out of pocket
$0 · source reporting period unverified; not a current price or full program quote
Historical non-WIOA books/supplies paid out of pocket
$61 · reporting period unverified

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Source: DOL TrainingProviderResults public program download, retrieved September 9, 2026. The download and website documentation have a reporting-period discrepancy, so outcome rates and earnings are withheld. Costs describe non-WIOA out-of-pocket reporting and may reflect other assistance. Missing or inconsistent figures remain unavailable. Institution match: normalized provider name, city, state, ZIP and street number; confirm the exact teaching campus.

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Put the numbers in context

Reported costs and financial aid

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Annual in-state tuition and fees$1,326AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Annual out-of-state tuition and fees$10,174AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Average annual net price$15,728AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Defined first-time, full-time aid-recipient cohort; not a personal quote.
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants38%AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. Historical institution-level share; not proof your course is eligible.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release. Costs can use different reporting periods and student populations.

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Related career paths

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Location and getting there

Reported institution address:
43-500 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Evidence after education

Graduate earnings and borrowing by field

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Institution group, broad field and credential. College Scorecard groups these figures under OPEID6 001182. This can include related campuses. Four-digit subject groups can contain several specific courses; do not treat them as results for each course above.
Explore 29 source field and credential records
Field / awardMedian earnings 1 year after completionMedian earnings 4 years after completionMedian federal student-loan debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer and Information Sciences, General. 11.01 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Science. 11.07 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications. 11.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications. 11.08 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. 11.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services. 12.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services. 12.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. 15.05 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. 15.05 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. 15.13 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. 15.17 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians. 15.17 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. 46.04 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. 46.04 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. 47.06 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services. 51.07 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. 51.08 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaNot publishedSuppressed for privacyNot published
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. 51.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 51.15 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. 51.15 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. 51.38 · Associate's Degree$91,848$106,782$13,806
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. 51.39 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacy$40,391Suppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management. 52.09 · Undergraduate Certificate or DiplomaSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management. 52.09 · Associate's DegreeSuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Who and which years do the Scorecard measures cover?

Earnings refer to federally aided completers in the source’s working and non-enrolled population. Debt is a separate borrower cohort and excludes borrowing types outside the named measure. Different years are not a trend for the same people.

  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing: Treasury AY2018-19, AY2019-20 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_1YR.
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 year after completing: Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars. Variable EARN_MDN_4YR.
  • Median Stafford and Grad PLUS loan debt disbursed at all institutions: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort. Variable DEBT_ALL_STGP_ANY_MDN.

Privacy suppression and missing values remain unavailable. They are never entered as zero. The source’s institutional group may have changed since these cohorts studied.

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Living costs & local context

Budget context for Palm Desert city, California

Median monthly gross rent$1,7782020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$53
Median household income$77,5132020–2024 ACS · 2024 dollars · margin of error ±$7,228
Resident population estimate51,9902020–2024 ACS · margin of error ±43
California price level110.7BEA regional price parity · 2024 · US = 100

Gross rent combines contract rent with the estimated average monthly cost of tenant-paid utilities and fuels. It describes occupied rental housing, not current asking rents, student accommodation or the cost of a room in a shared home. Household income is not an individual worker’s salary.

The state price index compares the overall price of goods and services with the national average. An index of 110.7 is approximately 10.7% above the national price level. It is context for planning, not a multiplier for a personal budget or a cost-adjusted salary.

Sources: 2024 ACS five-year public summary files, tables B25064, B19013 and B01003; BEA 2024 regional price parities. Retrieved September 9, 2026. Census place matches use a unique name within a state; school postal cities and Census boundaries are not interchangeable. Unavailable estimates are omitted.

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Other options in the area

These institutions in California share at least one broad training family. Compare the exact subjects before deciding they offer an equivalent route.

Private for-profit institution

Milan Institute-Palm Desert

Palm Desert, CA

Beauty & wellness · Health & animal care

8 reported subjects

About 4 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

About 5 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

About 5 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Private for-profit institution

Mayfield College

Cathedral City, CA

Construction · Health & animal care · Technology & design

4 reported subjects

About 6 miles between reported locations, straight-line distance.

Sources for this profile

Snapshot assembled September 8, 2026. IPEDS institution identifier: 113573. Read our matching, coverage and correction approach.