High Desert Medical College (484002)

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2015 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,857

2023 Average Net Price

$26,577

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,803

98.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66%

544 Graduates

About

High Desert Medical College (484002) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at High Desert Medical College (484002) were Medical Assistant (153 degrees awarded), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (94 degrees), and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (71 degrees).

In 2023, 817 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at High Desert Medical College (484002). 90.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 9.06% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (456 degrees), 3.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (146 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at High Desert Medical College (484002) is $29,857, which is $16,045 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at High Desert Medical College (484002) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 387 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2015, the median undergraduate tuition at High Desert Medical College (484002) is $29,857.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,577.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending High Desert Medical College (484002) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,857

2015 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2015, the cost of tuition at High Desert Medical College (484002) was $29,857.

This chart compares the tuition costs of High Desert Medical College (484002) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,577

2023 Value

1.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 High Desert Medical College (484002) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,577. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of High Desert Medical College (484002) grew by 1.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of High Desert Medical College (484002) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,427

Room and Board

$5,643

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at High Desert Medical College (484002) was of $7,427 in 2015. The cost of room and board did not change between 2014 and 2015.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $5,643. The cost of books and supplies increased by 38.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at High Desert Medical College (484002) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at High Desert Medical College (484002) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 12.1% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at High Desert Medical College (484002) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at High Desert Medical College (484002) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 387 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

High Desert Medical College (484002) had a total enrollment of 1,803 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at High Desert Medical College (484002) is 1,773 students and the part-time enrollment is 30. This means that 98.3% of students enrolled at High Desert Medical College (484002) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at High Desert Medical College (484002), both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 4.1% Asian, 3.11% Two or More Races, 1.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.444% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at High Desert Medical College (484002) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (52.4%), followed by White Female (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at High Desert Medical College (484002) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,803 students. The full-time enrollment at High Desert Medical College (484002) is 1,773 and the part-time enrollment is 30.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at High Desert Medical College (484002) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at High Desert Medical College (484002) was 80%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at High Desert Medical College (484002) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,041 enrolled students
White
260 enrolled students
Black or African American
229 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at High Desert Medical College (484002) is 57.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% White, 12.7% Black or African American, 4.1% Asian, 3.11% Two or More Races, 1.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.444% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 109 students (6.05%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 669 more women than men received degrees from High Desert Medical College (484002). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at High Desert Medical College (484002) is hispanic or latino (456 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (146 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at High Desert Medical College (484002) is Medical Assistant (153 degrees awarded), followed by Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (94 degrees) and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist (71 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at High Desert Medical College (484002), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (94 degrees awarded) and Health (723 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College (484002) are Registered nurses (1,458,651 people), Medical & health services managers (158,785 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,722 people), Pharmacists (135,545 people), and Physicians (111,752 people).

The most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College (484002) in 2023 are Agriculture (94 degrees awarded) and Health (723 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College (484002) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College (484002) are Agriculture (94 degrees awarded) and Health (723 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College (484002) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College (484002) are Agriculture (94 degrees awarded) and Health (723 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by High Desert Medical College (484002).

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
153 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
94 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
71 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at High Desert Medical College (484002) was Medical Assistant with 153 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at High Desert Medical College (484002) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

743

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 74 degrees were awarded to men at High Desert Medical College (484002), which is 0.0996 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (743).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at High Desert Medical College (484002) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at High Desert Medical College (484002) in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.138 times less than the 160 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 171 degrees were awarded to men at High Desert Medical College (484002) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician, which is 14.3 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 24% of students graduating from High Desert Medical College (484002) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at High Desert Medical College (484002) is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
456 degrees awarded
White
146 degrees awarded
Black or African American
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at High Desert Medical College (484002) is hispanic or latino (456 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (146 degrees).

2.57% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
415 degrees awarded
White Female
133 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at High Desert Medical College (484002) is hispanic or latino female (415 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (133 degrees).

Operations

High Desert Medical College (484002) employs 51 Instructors. Most academics at High Desert Medical College (484002) are Female Instructor (40), and Male Instructor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at High Desert Medical College (484002) are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.8M

2023 Salaries

10.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, High Desert Medical College (484002) paid a median of $12.8M in salaries, a 10.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 71.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.781% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.14M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, High Desert Medical College (484002) paid a total of $4.14M to 51 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

51 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at High Desert Medical College (484002) was Instructor with 51 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at High Desert Medical College (484002) were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at High Desert Medical College (484002) was Female Instructor with 40 employees, and Male Instructor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at High Desert Medical College (484002).

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