Business Administration and Management, General at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA
Total Graduates
168
Class of 2025
Male Graduates
50%
84 of 168
Female Graduates
50%
84 of 168
Annual Tuition & Fees
$1,326
In-state, incl. fees
Program Overview
Program Details
Recent Outcomes
Verified Program Outcomes
Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for College of the Desert programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.
| Program | Completion rate | Employed 6 mo after exit | Employed 1 yr after exit | Median quarterly earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Information Worker (BIW) - Manager | 88% | 4% | 4% | — |
| Retail Management Certification of Achievement | 88% | 4% | 4% | — |
In the Business Information Worker (BIW) - Manager program at College of the Desert, 4% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 88% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
In the Retail Management Certification of Achievement program at College of the Desert, 4% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 88% completed the program (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.
Career Outcomes for Graduates
Primary Career Path
Average Starting Salary
$108,390
10-Year Job Growth
+4.6%
Career Readiness Score
Related Career Paths
Showing top 5 of 10 careers| Career Title | Starting Salary | Growth Rate | Skill Match | Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Administrative Services Managers
SOC: 11-3012 | $86,712 | +4.6% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Biofuels Production Managers
SOC: 11-3051 | $97,152 | +1.9% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Biomass Power Plant Managers
SOC: 11-3051 | $97,152 | +1.9% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
| $109,240 | +4.5% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
| |
Business Continuity Planners
SOC: 13-1199 | $65,016 | +3% | 75%
| primary100% confidence
|
Salary Progression
Starting Salary
$81,293
Peak Salary
$135,488
Total Growth
+67%
Skills You'll Gain
✓ Skills Covered in Program (8)
ℹ Career Preparation
This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.
Career Readiness Assessment
Technical Skills Alignment
Education Level Match
Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.
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