Palomar vs. High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield
Both Palomar College and High Desert Medical College - Bakersfield are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Palomar 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 Palomar ($10,650).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.
- Palomar (19,550 students) is larger than Palomar (19,550 students) with more enrolled students.
- Palomar ($3,553) has higher amount of financial aid than Palomar ($3,553).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 38%.

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,354 In-State
$10,650 out-of-state
$10,650 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$3,553
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
19,550 (All undergraduate)
5,246 Online Students
Graduation Rate
38% Graduation Rate
8% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
25 to 1 Students to Faculty
301 Faculties (full-time)
719 Staffs (full-time)
$121,818 Faculty Salary
$101,244 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
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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