| 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 | 94 | 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 $52,610 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 1,663 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 56%. High Desert Medical College has 16 vocational programs.
The largest program at High Desert Medical College is Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician (27 Months Program) and its 2024 tuition & fees are $52,610. For reference, the average tuition for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician (27 Months Program) 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 (27 Months Program) | $52,610 | $6,510 | 118 Hours | 27 Months |
| National Average | $41,328 | - | 775 Hours | 21.92 Months |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other) | $17,165 | $2,175 | 37 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $12,629 | - | 462 Hours | 9.64 Months |
| Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training | $30,566 | $4,745 | 1,679 Hours | 13 Months |
| National Average | $18,035 | - | 1,202 Hours | 12.85 Months |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician (21 Months Program) | $45,504 | $6,195 | 86 Hours | 21 Months |
| National Average | $41,328 | - | 775 Hours | 21.92 Months |
| Veterinary / Animal Health Technology / Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $17,140 | $2,200 | 45 Hours | 9 Months |
| National Average | $20,397 | - | - | - |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $675 | $175 | 128 Hours | 1 Months |
| National Average | $17,783 | - | 926 Hours | 12.71 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $52,610 at High Desert Medical College. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $6,510. The total cost of attendance is $135,989 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $52,610 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $6,510 |
| Room & Board | $58,293 |
| Other Living Expenses | $18,576 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $135,989 |
| 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 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
High Desert Medical College offers 12 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 | 94 | 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 | 94 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 8 | 57 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | NOT OFFERED | 71 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 153 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | NOT OFFERED | 33 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 90 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | 36 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 103 | NOT OFFERED | 63 | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at High Desert Medical College is 56%. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 an the retention rate is 81%.
| Graduation Rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 81%(full-time), 7% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Student Population | 1,663 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 96 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 159 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 |