High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, CA · Private for-profit · Associate degree-granting
High Desert Medical College, based in Lancaster, California, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. With 2,245 students, it is a small institution. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 67.0%. The average net price after financial aid is $29,627 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Health Services Administration.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
Not reported
Graduation Rate
67.0%
Median Debt
$13,555
Average Net Price
$29,627
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,245
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
79.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
57.1%
Federal Loan Rate
59.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$28,959
Income $30K–$48K
$28,873
Income $48K–$75K
$29,971
Income $110K+
$34,287
Student Demographics
Women
91.3%
White
13.9%
Black
12.9%
Hispanic
61.7%
Asian
4.2%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (9)
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $46,706 | 93 |
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 16 |
Undergraduate Certificate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $30,940 | 186 |
| Practical Nursing | $65,575 | 166 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 94 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $38,728 | 90 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 71 |
| Dental Support Services | $30,150 | 65 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 36 |
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