Pasadena City vs. High Desert Medical
Both Pasadena City College and High Desert Medical College are 2-4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Pasadena City College 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 Pasadena City ($10,924).
- Pasadena City's students to faculty ratio (23 to 1) is lower than High Desert Medical (30 to 1).
- Pasadena City (24,597 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 Pasadena City ($5,004).
- High Desert Medical's graduation rate (68%) is higher than Pasadena City (48%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Associate
Tuition & Fees
$1,180 In-State
$10,924 out-of-state
$10,924 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$5,004
Largest Vocational Programs
Enrollment
24,597 (All undergraduate)
6,364 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
76% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
23 to 1 Students to Faculty
464 Faculties (full-time)
911 Staffs (full-time)
$87,739 Faculty Salary
$90,334 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
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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- vs. Coastline Community College
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- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
- vs. National Holistic Institute
- vs. Chaffey College
- vs. Golden State College of Court Reporting
- vs. College of the Desert
- vs. American River College
- vs. Southern California Health Institute
- vs. Brightwood College-Riverside
- vs. Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus
- vs. Evergreen Valley College
- vs. Carrington College-San Jose
- vs. Brightwood College-Fresno
More rivals of High Desert Medical
- vs. Victor Valley Community College - Aviation Technology
- vs. UEI College-Gardena
- vs. Los Rios Community College District Office
- vs. California College of Music
- vs. Ventura College
- vs. High Desert Medical College - Temecula
- vs. Los Medanos College
- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria
- vs. San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
- vs. College of San Mateo
- vs. Coast Community College District Office
- vs. Cuesta College
- vs. Cosumnes River College
- vs. Brightwood College-Bakersfield
- vs. Las Positas College
