High Desert Medical College

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2017 Average Net Price

$25,873

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

3.36%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

631

78.6% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

65.8%

133 Graduates

About

High Desert Medical College is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at High Desert Medical College were .

In 2017, 256 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at High Desert Medical College. 92.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 7.42% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were hispanic or latino (134 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at High Desert Medical College is $0, which is $-11,737 less than the national average for ($11,738).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at High Desert Medical College is $0, which is $-11,737 less than the national average for ($11,738).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,873.

In 2017, 82% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 76% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Average Net Price

$25,873

2017 Value

5.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 High Desert Medical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,873. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of High Desert Medical College grew by 5.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of High Desert Medical College (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.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

76%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

82% of undergraduate students at High Desert Medical College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 5.13% with respect to 2016, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at High Desert Medical College (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.

3.36%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at High Desert Medical College was 3.36%, which represents 8 out of the 238 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 has a total enrollment of 631 students. The full-time enrollment at High Desert Medical College is 496 students and the part-time enrollment is 135. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at High Desert Medical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at High Desert Medical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 4.75% Asian, 1.43% Two or More Races, 0.634% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at High Desert Medical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority Hispanic or Latino Female (46.2%), followed by White Female (24%) and Black or African American Female (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at High Desert Medical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 631 students. The full-time enrollment at High Desert Medical College is 496 and the part-time enrollment is 135. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at High Desert Medical College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar .

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

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2017 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 was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), High Desert Medical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
326
White
166
Black or African American
94

The enrolled student population at High Desert Medical College is 51.7% Hispanic or Latino, 26.3% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 4.75% Asian, 1.43% Two or More Races, 0.634% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 41.5% White, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 19.2% Black or African American.

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, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 218 more women than men received degrees from High Desert Medical College. The majority of degree recipients at High Desert Medical College are hispanic or latino (134 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at High Desert Medical College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at High Desert Medical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (256 degrees awarded).

Workforce

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 are Registered nurses (1,293,105 people), Medical & health services managers (134,634 people), Pharmacists (128,892 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (120,345 people), and Physicians (99,786 people).

The most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College are Health (256 degrees awarded).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Public relations specialists

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 are Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College are Health (256 degrees awarded).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,404,787 people), Elementary & secondary schools (203,475 people), Outpatient care centers (190,696 people), Offices of physicians (183,832 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (124,020 people).

The most specialized majors at High Desert Medical College are Health (256 degrees awarded).

Degrees

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.

Most Common

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N/A degree-majorss awarded
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N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at High Desert Medical College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at High Desert Medical College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 19 degrees were awarded to men at High Desert Medical College, which is 0.0802 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (237).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at High Desert Medical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 10 degrees were awarded to men at High Desert Medical College in Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician, which is 0.0877 times less than the 114 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 114 degrees were awarded to women at High Desert Medical College in Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician, which is 11.4 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 35% of students graduating from High Desert Medical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at High Desert Medical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
134 degrees awarded
White
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at High Desert Medical College is hispanic or latino (134 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
129 degrees awarded
White Female
59 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at High Desert Medical College is hispanic or latino female (129 degrees awarded). There were 2.19 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (59 degrees).

Operations

High Desert Medical College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.78k (NaNk%), compared to the 0.0457% average return ($6.76k on $14.8M) across all .

In 2017, High Desert Medical College had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. High Desert Medical College employs 0 N/A, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at High Desert Medical College are N/A (0), N/A(0), and N/A (0).

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Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

High Desert Medical College has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of High Desert Medical College stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at High Desert Medical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$26.2k - Federal
$168k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, High Desert Medical College received $26.2k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $168k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$2.89M

2017 Salaries

4.14%

growth from 2016

In 2017, High Desert Medical College paid a median of $2.89M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 4.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 54.9% growth from 2015 and a 69% growth from 2014.

The median for similar is 574k (13.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$N/A

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In N/A, High Desert Medical College paid a total of $N/A to 0 employees working as instructors, which represents N/A% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $296k (51.6%) for similar Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting).

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

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Most Common Instructor

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Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

N/A Employees

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

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This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at High Desert Medical College.

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