C of the Desert vs. High Desert Medical
Both College of the Desert and High Desert Medical College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare College of the Desert and High Desert Medical College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- High Desert Medical's tuition ($52,047) is more expensive than C of the Desert ($10,174).
- C of the Desert's students to faculty ratio (26 to 1) is lower than High Desert Medical (30 to 1).
- C of the Desert (12,861 students) is larger than High Desert Medical (2,280 students) with more enrolled students.
- High Desert Medical ($5,363) has higher amount of financial aid than C of the Desert ($4,786).
- High Desert Medical's graduation rate (68%) is higher than C of the Desert (31%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,326 In-State
$10,174 out-of-state
$10,174 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$4,786
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
12,861 (All undergraduate)
4,122 Online Students
Graduation Rate
31% Graduation Rate
5% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
26 to 1 Students to Faculty
127 Faculties (full-time)
383 Staffs (full-time)
$115,939 Faculty Salary
$103,980 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$52,047
Financial Aid
$5,363
Largest Vocational Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Enrollment
2,280 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
30 to 1 Students to Faculty
51 Faculties (full-time)
130 Staffs (full-time)
$69,775 Faculty Salary
$83,826 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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More rivals of C of the Desert
- vs. Asher College
- vs. Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
- vs. El Camino Community College District
- vs. UEI College-Gardena
- vs. Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
- vs. Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
- vs. Sacramento City College
- vs. Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus
- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
- vs. North-West College-Anaheim
- vs. Carrington College-San Jose
- vs. Laney College
- vs. Allan Hancock College
- vs. Compton College
- vs. College of Marin
More rivals of High Desert Medical
- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto
- vs. Long Beach City College
- vs. Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON
- vs. Yuba College
- vs. Eagle Rock College
- vs. Citrus College
- vs. Mission College
- vs. Hypnosis Motivation Institute
- vs. Palomar College
- vs. College of the Siskiyous
- vs. California Nurses Educational Institute
- vs. Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont
- vs. College of the Sequoias
- vs. Theatre of Arts
- vs. Merced College
