Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Desert Community College District compares to other colleges that offer fire protection.
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Desert Community College District reports the fire protection program; completion counts are not currently reported.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $10,136 |
| Fees | $38 | $38 |
Find out more about Desert Community College District tuition and fees.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a associate’s degree in fire protection from Desert Community College District were men.
The largest share of fire protection associate’s degree graduates at Desert Community College District are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% 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 fire protection.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the fire protection majors at College of the Desert.
The fire protection program at Desert Community College District offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 25 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 16 |
Desert Community College District awarded 25 degrees in fire science/fire-fighting recently — 12% to women and 88% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (68%).
Desert Community College District granted 16 completions in fire prevention and safety technology/technician in the latest year of data — 6% to women and 94% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (75%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.