High Desert Medical College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 55% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
High Desert Medical College is a private for-profit institution located in Lancaster, California with approximately 1,721 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $27,890 per year.
The numbers here tell a reasonably encouraging story — with a median debt at graduation of just $9,500, students aren't leaving buried in loans, which is notably low for a private for-profit school. Worth considering if you're pursuing a focused allied health or medical support career and want a smaller program (under 2,000 students) without the massive debt load that often comes with for-profit institutions. The main caution: at $27,890 per year after aid, costs are still significant, so make sure the specific program you're entering has strong job placement data before you commit.
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Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,721 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
High Desert Medical College
701 West Avenue K suite 123
Lancaster, CA 93534
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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