High Desert Medical College

Lancaster, California

Private For-Profit Associate Programs

N/A

In-State Tuition

66.0%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Median Earnings

1,721

Enrollment

High Desert Medical College is a private institution in Lancaster, California with 1,721 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is N/A compared with a California nursing-school average of $10,571. The school reports a graduation rate of 66.0%, median earnings of N/A, and median federal debt of $13,555.

Tuition vs State

N/A

N/A is compared with the state average of $10,571.

Graduation vs State

66.0%

+11.0%

66.0% is higher than the state average of 55.0%.

Earnings vs State

N/A

N/A is compared with the state average of $43,430.

Tuition rank: Not enough peer data Graduation rank: Top 36% Value rank: Not enough peer data

About High Desert Medical College

Location	Lancaster, California
Institution Type	Private For-Profit
Highest Degree	associate
Website	www.hdmc.edu
In-State Tuition	N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	N/A
Total Enrollment	1,721
Acceptance Rate	N/A
Graduation Rate	66.0%
Retention Rate	79.7%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	N/A
Median Debt at Graduation	$13,555
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$143
Pell Grant Recipients	55.5%
Students Receiving Loans	53.8%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

N/A

Median Debt

$13,555

Monthly Payment

$143

Earnings / Debt

N/A

Affordability Context

55.5% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 53.8% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is common in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at High Desert Medical College depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is N/A, while the reported median debt is $13,555 with an estimated monthly payment of $143. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.