Cuesta vs. High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield
Both Cuesta College and High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Cuesta College and High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield's tuition ($52,047) is more expensive than Cuesta ($11,010).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 27 to 1.
- Cuesta (11,283 students) is larger than Cuesta (11,283 students) with more enrolled students.
- Cuesta ($3,700) has higher amount of financial aid than Cuesta ($3,700).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 48%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,350 In-State
$11,010 out-of-state
$11,010 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,700
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
11,283 (All undergraduate)
3,291 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
73% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
27 to 1 Students to Faculty
134 Faculties (full-time)
387 Staffs (full-time)
$107,434 Faculty Salary
$82,935 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$52,047
Financial Aid
Largest Vocational Programs
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Enrollment
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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