High Desert Medical College is a private community college located in Lancaster, CA. It offers 16 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

The 2024 tuition & fees of High Desert Medical College is $52,610. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of California private community colleges' average ($26,692).

The school has 1,663 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,302). The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $52,610 for undergraduate programs at High Desert Medical College. The tuition & fees at High Desert Medical College is more expensive than the average costs ($26,692) over private community colleges in California.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at High Desert Medical College and compare to California community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$52,610
Books & Supplies$6,510
Off-Campus Living Costs$76,869
Average Financial Aid$6,790
Cost of Attendance$135,989
Total Costs After Financial Aid$129,199
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
High Desert Medical College$52,610
Private Community Colleges in California$26,692
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$52,610 $6,510 118 Hours 27 Months
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)$17,165 $2,175 37 Hours 9 Months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$30,566 $4,745 1,679 Hours 13 Months
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$45,504 $6,195 86 Hours 21 Months
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant$17,140 $2,200 45 Hours 9 Months
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other)$675 $175 128 Hours 1 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

High Desert Medical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs124NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician90 completers
 93 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training63 completers
 16 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,663 students at High Desert Medical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 104 male students and 1,190 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,2941,23361
Male Students104968
Female Students1,1901,13753

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for High Desert Medical College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address701 West Avenue K suite 123, Lancaster, CA
Phone661-940-9300
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$52,610
Student Population »1,663 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »56%
Retention Rate81% (Full-time)
7% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,790
Students to Faculty20:1 (5.00%)