High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, California · Private, for-profit · 2,245 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| 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). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,575 | +$28,599 | clears the bar | $17,567 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,940 | -$6,036 | falls short | $9,500 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,728 | +$1,752 | clears the bar | $21,982 | 12.5 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,150 | -$6,826 | falls short | $7,521 | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $46,706 | +$9,730 | clears the bar | $28,100 | 2.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 57% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.