High Desert Medical vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
Both High Desert Medical College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria are Private, 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare High Desert Medical College and San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- High Desert Medical's tuition ($52,047) is more expensive than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($42,582).
- San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than High Desert Medical (30 to 1).
- High Desert Medical (2,280 students) is larger than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (114 students) with more enrolled students.
- High Desert Medical ($5,363) has higher amount of financial aid than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria ($4,820).
- High Desert Medical's graduation rate (68%) is higher than San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria (63%).

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

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$42,582
Financial Aid
$4,820
Largest Vocational Programs
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Enrollment
114 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
2 Faculties (full-time)
7 Staffs (full-time)
$74,970 Faculty Salary
$57,439 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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