High Desert Medical College Career Programs

High Desert Medical College (referred to as High Desert Medical) is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Lancaster, CA. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at High Desert Medical College is $52,610. The school has a total enrollment of 1,663 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.00% (20 to 1).High Desert Medical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $52,610
  • Number of Programs: 4 programs

Largest Programs Tuition and Completion Time

The largest program at High Desert Medical College is Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. Its 2023 tuition & fees is $52,610 and average completion time is 27 months. Next table shows the largest program information at High Desert Medical College.
Largest Programs at High Desert Medical College
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician $52,610$6,51088 credit hours27 months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $30,566$4,7451,679 credit hours13 months
Medical/Clinical Assistant $17,165$2,17524 credit hours9 months
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant $17,140$2,20029 credit hours9 months
Dental Assisting/Assistant $17,400$1,94024 credit hours9 months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training $17,545$2,19056 credit hours19 months

Average Costs of Attendance (COA)

The 2023 average costs of attendance (COA) is $127,052 when a student lives off-campus. It includes tuition & fees, costs of books & supplies, room & boards, and other living expenses. The financial aid amount is $6,790 and, after receiving the aid, the net price is $120,262. Next table shows each cost item at High Desert Medical College.
Largest Programs at High Desert Medical College
Amounts
Tuition & Fees$52,610
Books & Supplies$6,510
Off-campus Living Costs$67,932
Average Financial Aid$6,790
COA$127,052 (off-campus)
After Financial Aid$120,262 (off-campus)

Who Accredits High Desert Medical College

High Desert Medical College is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (4/15/2013 - Current).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

High Desert Medical College offers 4 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 271 students have earned their degrees/certificate at High Desert Medical. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at High Desert Medical with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 79
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 63
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 16
Total2 programs79
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 192
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 83
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 109
Total2 programs192

Student Population

At High Desert Medical College, there are total 1,663 students. By gender, there are 131 men and 1,532 women students at High Desert Medical. Next table summarizes the student population at High Desert Medical.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at High Desert Medical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,6631311,532
American Indian/Native American1129
Asian86977
Black/African American21817201
Hispanic92375848
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander817
White30719288
Two More62557
Un-Known48345
Student Population in Online Programs at High Desert Medical
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students1,66306451,018

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