High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, California · Private, for-profit
Of 5 assessed programs, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 4 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,959 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,873 |
| $48k to $75k | $29,971 |
| $75k to $110k | $32,495 |
| $110k and up | $34,287 |
| All families (average) | $29,627 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
5 of 9 programs could be assessed 56% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,575 | +$28,599 | clears the bar | $17,567 | 0.6 yrs | 261 |
| Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,940 | -$6,036 | falls short | $9,500 | insufficient data | 181 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,728 | +$1,752 | clears the bar | $21,982 | 12.5 yrs | 83 |
| Dental Assisting and Hygiene | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,150 | -$6,826 | falls short | $7,521 | insufficient data | 68 |
| Allied Health Diagnostics and Treatment | Associate's Degree | $46,706 | +$9,730 | clears the bar | $28,100 | 2.9 yrs | 63 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 73 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 66 |
| Healthcare Administration | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 44 |
| Practical and Vocational Nursing | Associate's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 16 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,976/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.