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

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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