by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Desert Community College District. It is offered at the Associate’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #4 out of 99 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Desert Community College District among the top schools in the country for law enforcement & firefighting, placing at #142 out of 1,189 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools | 142 of 1,189 |
| Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in California | 22 of 127 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in law enforcement & firefighting at Desert Community College District, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 61 |
| Certificate | 97 |
This law enforcement & firefighting field at Desert Community College District includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 117 |
| Fire Protection | 41 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, College of the Desert conferred 61 associate’s degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Desert Community College District ranks competitively among schools offering law enforcement & firefighting at the associate’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 99 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,136 |
| Fees | $38 | $38 |
Read more about Desert Community College District tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 34% of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of law enforcement & firefighting associate’s degree graduates at Desert Community College District are Hispanic or Latino. About 75% of graduates 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 law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of the Desert awarded 97 certificate degrees in law enforcement & firefighting.
Desert Community College District has not been ranked for law enforcement & firefighting at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 68% of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of law enforcement & firefighting certificate degree graduates at Desert Community College District were Hispanic or Latino. About 73% of graduates 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 certificate in law enforcement & firefighting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.