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High Desert Medical College
Lancaster, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 701 West Avenue K suite 123, Lancaster, CA 93534 · Phone: (661) 940-9300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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High Desert Medical College is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, California, offering radiology, LPN/LVN, and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCET.
High Desert Medical College has a 67.7% completion rate, near the California state average of 64.2%, and graduates carry a median debt of $13,555, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Annual cost of attendance at High Desert Medical College is $34,844, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants; federal financial aid can be used here since the school participates in Title IV.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Phlebotomists | $45,490 | $56,040 | $62,790 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 153 | $19,829 | $20,493 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 103 | $41,286 | not reported | $17,567 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 93 | not reported | not reported | $28,100 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 90 | $24,182 | $26,353 | $21,982 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 71 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 63 | $41,286 | not reported | $17,567 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 57 | $20,044 | not reported | $7,521 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 36 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 33 | $19,829 | $20,493 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 8 | $20,044 | not reported | $7,521 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
High Desert Medical College is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, California, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Students may use federal financial aid, since the school participates in Title IV programs. Its most-awarded programs are radiology & sonography, LPN/LVN, and medical assistant training, drawn from 11 program offerings across families like medical billing and coding, dental assisting, phlebotomy, and pharmacy technician training.
Federal data show a completion rate of 67.7%, near the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,555. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is $34,844, and 57.1% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
With enrollment around 2,245 students and 723 recent completers, this campus fits students seeking focused, health-career-specific training rather than a broad academic degree; the program mix (medical assisting, LPN, radiology) suggests shorter, career-focused tracks rather than long associate-degree sequences, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should confirm program lengths, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school, and can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
High Desert Medical College offers 11 programs across health-career families, with the most-awarded being radiology & sonography, LPN/LVN, and medical assistant programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, and 57.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 67.7%, which is near the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $13,555, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $34,844.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and outcomes reporting compared to public or non-profit institutions; verifying accreditation and outcomes data is especially useful.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (661) 940-9300 or visit hdmc.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix of medical assisting, LPN, and radiology training suggests a focus on shorter, career-specific tracks, though exact schedules and lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach High Desert Medical College at (661) 940-9300 or through its website, hdmc.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.