Hospitality Management at College of the Desert
What traits are you looking for in a school for Hospitality Management, take a look at what College of the Desert. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
College of the Desert sits in Palm Desert, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 hospitality management degrees were awarded at College of the Desert.
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Online & Distance Learning at College of the Desert
Many students take online classes at College of the Desert. Of 12,861 students, 4,122 (32%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,016 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Hospitality Management Rankings at College of the Desert
Rankings can help you compare College of the Desert’s Hospitality Management program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #None of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 210 |
| Best Value | California | #None of 15 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 24 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 209 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Hospitality Management graduates at College of the Desert, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Hospitality Management graduates at College of the Desert are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).
Hospitality Management Associate’s Program at College of the Desert
Of the 4 associate’s hospitality management degrees awarded at College of the Desert, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Hospitality Management associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Hospitality Management associate’s degree recipients at College of the Desert, higher than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Hospitality Management Concentrations at College of the Desert
The Hospitality Management program at College of the Desert includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Hospitality Management | 4 |
| Resort Management | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Hospitality Management Graduates
Students who finish Hospitality Management program at College of the Desert pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Hospitality Management graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Food Service Managers | $165,782 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Gambling Managers | $140,375 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.