| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 117 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
High Desert Medical College is a 2-4 year, private (for-profit) school located in Lancaster, California. Its published tuition & fees of Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician program, which is the largest program at the school, is $52,047 for the academic year 2024-2025.
A total of 2,280 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 68%. High Desert Medical College has 16 vocational programs.
The largest program at High Desert Medical College is Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician and its 2025 tuition & fees are $52,047. For reference, the average tuition for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician program of all trade schools in the United States is $41,328.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | $52,047 | $7,073 | 118 Hours | 27 Months |
| National Average | $41,328 | - | 775 Hours | 21.92 Months |
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training (16 Months Program) | $29,692 | $5,619 | 1,530 Hours | 16 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other) | $17,186 | $2,154 | 37 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $12,629 | - | 462 Hours | 9.64 Months |
| Cardiovascular Technology / Technologist | $51,385 | $7,735 | 107 Hours | 30 Months |
| National Average | $32,368 | - | 418 Hours | 19.56 Months |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technology / Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $18,230 | $1,110 | 45 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $20,397 | - | - | - |
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training (21 Months Program) | $17,747 | $1,988 | 92 Hours | 21 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees are $52,047 at High Desert Medical College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $7,073. The total cost of attendance is $146,168 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $52,047 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $7,073 |
| Room & Board | $66,258 |
| Other Living Expenses | $20,790 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $146,168 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
High Desert Medical College offers 13 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate, 1-year certificate, 2-Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 117 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 117 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 102 | 50 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | NOT OFFERED | 49 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 235 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 60 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 21 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 7 | NOT OFFERED | 83 | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at High Desert Medical College is 68%. The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1 an the retention rate is 80%.
| Graduation Rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 80%(full-time), 5% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 30 to 1 |
| Student Population | 2,280 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 114 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 198 Staffs |
High Desert Medical College provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |