CIP Code :01.0000-Associate's degree in Agriculture, General., First Major
CIP Code :01.0102-Associate's degree in Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations., First Major
CIP Code :01.0304-Associate's degree in Crop Production., First Major
CIP Code :01.0304-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Crop Production., First Major
CIP Code :01.0304-Certificates of less than 1 year in Crop Production., First Major
CIP Code :01.0601-Certificates of less than 1 year in Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General., First Major
CIP Code :01.0601-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General., First Major
CIP Code :01.0601-Associate's degree in Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General., First Major
CIP Code :01.0601-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General., First Major
CIP Code :01.0607-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Turf and Turfgrass Management., First Major
CIP Code :01.0607-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Turf and Turfgrass Management., First Major
CIP Code :01.0607-Associate's degree in Turf and Turfgrass Management., First Major
CIP Code :01.0607-Certificates of less than 1 year in Turf and Turfgrass Management., First Major
CIP Code :03.0101-Certificates of less than 1 year in Natural Resources/Conservation, General., First Major
CIP Code :03.0101-Associate's degree in Natural Resources/Conservation, General., First Major
CIP Code :03.0101-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Natural Resources/Conservation, General., First Major
CIP Code :03.0103-Associate's degree in Environmental Studies., First Major
CIP Code :03.0104-Associate's degree in Environmental Science., First Major
CIP Code :04.0901-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Architectural Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :04.0901-Associate's degree in Architectural Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :05.0199-Associate's degree in Area Studies, Other., First Major
CIP Code :09.0101-Associate's degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric., First Major
CIP Code :09.0102-Associate's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies., First Major
CIP Code :09.0401-Associate's degree in Journalism., First Major
CIP Code :09.0701-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Radio and Television., First Major
CIP Code :09.0701-Certificates of less than 1 year in Radio and Television., First Major
CIP Code :09.0701-Associate's degree in Radio and Television., First Major
CIP Code :11.0103-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Information Technology., First Major
CIP Code :11.0103-Associate's degree in Information Technology., First Major
CIP Code :11.0701-Associate's degree in Computer Science., First Major
CIP Code :11.0803-Certificates of less than 1 year in Computer Graphics., First Major
CIP Code :11.0803-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Computer Graphics., First Major
CIP Code :11.0803-Associate's degree in Computer Graphics., First Major
CIP Code :11.0901-Associate's degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications., First Major
CIP Code :12.0500-Certificates of less than 1 year in Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General., First Major
CIP Code :12.0500-Associate's degree in Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General., First Major
CIP Code :12.0500-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General., First Major
CIP Code :12.0500-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General., First Major
CIP Code :13.1015-Associate's degree in Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs., First Major
CIP Code :15.0501-Associate's degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :15.0501-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :15.0501-Certificates of less than 1 year in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :15.1301-Associate's degree in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General., First Major
CIP Code :15.1301-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General., First Major
CIP Code :15.1701-Associate's degree in Energy Systems Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :16.0905-Associate's degree in Spanish Language and Literature., First Major
CIP Code :19.0708-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Child Care and Support Services Management., First Major
CIP Code :19.0708-Associate's degree in Child Care and Support Services Management., First Major
CIP Code :19.0708-Certificates of less than 1 year in Child Care and Support Services Management., First Major
CIP Code :19.0708-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Child Care and Support Services Management., First Major
CIP Code :19.0709-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Child Care Provider/Assistant., First Major
CIP Code :19.0709-Associate's degree in Child Care Provider/Assistant., First Major
CIP Code :19.0709-Certificates of less than 1 year in Child Care Provider/Assistant., First Major
CIP Code :19.0709-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Child Care Provider/Assistant., First Major
CIP Code :23.0101-Associate's degree in English Language and Literature, General., First Major
CIP Code :23.1302-Associate's degree in Creative Writing., First Major
CIP Code :24.0101-Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies., First Major
CIP Code :24.0103-Associate's degree in Humanities/Humanistic Studies., First Major
CIP Code :26.0101-Associate's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General., First Major
CIP Code :27.0101-Associate's degree in Mathematics, General., First Major
CIP Code :30.0101-Associate's degree in Biological and Physical Sciences., First Major
CIP Code :30.9999-Associate's degree in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other., First Major
CIP Code :31.0101-Associate's degree in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies., First Major
CIP Code :31.0501-Associate's degree in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General., First Major
CIP Code :31.0505-Associate's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology., First Major
CIP Code :31.0507-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Physical Fitness Technician., First Major
CIP Code :31.0507-Certificates of less than 1 year in Physical Fitness Technician., First Major
CIP Code :38.0101-Associate's degree in Philosophy., First Major
CIP Code :40.0501-Associate's degree in Chemistry, General., First Major
CIP Code :40.0601-Associate's degree in Geology/Earth Science, General., First Major
CIP Code :40.0801-Associate's degree in Physics, General., First Major
CIP Code :42.0101-Associate's degree in Psychology, General., First Major
CIP Code :43.0103-Certificates of less than 1 year in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration., First Major
CIP Code :43.0103-Associate's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration., First Major
CIP Code :43.0103-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration., First Major
CIP Code :43.0107-Certificates of less than 1 year in Criminal Justice/Police Science., First Major
CIP Code :43.0107-Associate's degree in Criminal Justice/Police Science., First Major
CIP Code :43.0107-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Criminal Justice/Police Science., First Major
CIP Code :43.0201-Certificates of less than 1 year in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :43.0201-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :43.0201-Associate's degree in Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :43.0203-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Fire Science/Fire-fighting., First Major
CIP Code :43.0203-Certificates of less than 1 year in Fire Science/Fire-fighting., First Major
CIP Code :45.0101-Associate's degree in Social Sciences, General., First Major
CIP Code :45.0201-Associate's degree in Anthropology, General., First Major
CIP Code :45.0601-Associate's degree in Economics, General., First Major
CIP Code :45.0701-Associate's degree in Geography., First Major
CIP Code :45.1001-Associate's degree in Political Science and Government, General., First Major
CIP Code :45.1101-Associate's degree in Sociology, General., First Major
CIP Code :46.0403-Certificates of less than 1 year in Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector., First Major
CIP Code :46.0403-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector., First Major
CIP Code :46.0412-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Building/Construction Site Management/Manager., First Major
CIP Code :46.0412-Associate's degree in Building/Construction Site Management/Manager., First Major
CIP Code :47.0604-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :47.0604-Certificates of less than 1 year in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :47.0604-Associate's degree in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :47.0614-Associate's degree in Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician., First Major
CIP Code :50.0101-Associate's degree in Visual and Performing Arts, General., First Major
CIP Code :50.0501-Associate's degree in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General., First Major
CIP Code :50.0701-Associate's degree in Art/Art Studies, General., First Major
CIP Code :50.0901-Certificates of less than 1 year in Music, General., First Major
CIP Code :50.0901-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Music, General., First Major
CIP Code :50.0901-Associate's degree in Music, General., First Major
CIP Code :51.0000-Associate's degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General., First Major
CIP Code :51.0904-Certificates of less than 1 year in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)., First Major
CIP Code :51.0904-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)., First Major
CIP Code :51.0913-Associate's degree in Athletic Training/Trainer., First Major
CIP Code :51.1199-Associate's degree in Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other., First Major
CIP Code :51.1501-Associate's degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling., First Major
CIP Code :51.1501-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling., First Major
CIP Code :51.3801-Associate's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse., First Major
CIP Code :51.3901-Associate's degree in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training., First Major
CIP Code :51.3901-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training., First Major
CIP Code :52.0101-Certificates of less than 1 year in Business/Commerce, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0101-Associate's degree in Business/Commerce, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0101-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Business/Commerce, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0201-Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0204-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Office Management and Supervision., First Major
CIP Code :52.0204-Certificates of less than 1 year in Office Management and Supervision., First Major
CIP Code :52.0204-Associate's degree in Office Management and Supervision., First Major
CIP Code :52.0204-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Office Management and Supervision., First Major
CIP Code :52.0212-Certificates of less than 1 year in Retail Management., First Major
CIP Code :52.0212-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Retail Management., First Major
CIP Code :52.0212-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Retail Management., First Major
CIP Code :52.0302-Associate's degree in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping., First Major
CIP Code :52.0302-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping., First Major
CIP Code :52.0401-Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0401-Associate's degree in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0401-Certificates of less than 1 year in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0401-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0901-Associate's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management, General., First Major
CIP Code :52.0906-Certificates of at least 1 but less than 2 years in Resort Management., First Major
CIP Code :52.0906-Associate's degree in Resort Management., First Major
CIP Code :54.0101-Associate's degree in History, General., First Major
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
Accredited By
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Institutional Accreditation
Accredited By
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
College of the Desert General Information
Level of institution :At least 2 but less than 4 years
Control of institution :Public
Highest level of offering :Associate's degree
Undergraduate offering :Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
Graduate offering :No graduate offering
Highest degree offered :Associate's degree
Degree-granting status :Degree-granting
Historically Black College or University :No
Institution has hospital :Not applicable
Institution grants a medical degree :No
Tribal college :No
Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale) :City: Small
Institution open to the general public :Institution is open to the public
Status of institution :Active - institution active
UNITID for merged schools :-2
Year institution was deleted from IPEDS :Not applicable
Postsecondary and Title IV institution indicator :Title IV postsecondary institution
Reporting method for student charges, graduation rates, retention rates and student financial aid :Student charges for full academic year and fall GR/SFA/retention rate cohort
Institutional category :Degree-granting, associate's and certificates
Carnegie Classification 2018: Basic :Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Carnegie Classification 2018: Undergraduate Instructional Program :Associate's Colleges: High Transfer
Carnegie Classification 2018: Graduate Instructional Program :Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)