Allied Health Professions at High Desert Medical College
If you plan to study Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at High Desert Medical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
High Desert Medical College is located in Lancaster, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 160 allied health professions graduations were recorded at High Desert Medical College.
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Online & Distance Learning at High Desert Medical College
Distance learning is available at High Desert Medical College. Of 2,280 students, 0 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,211 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at High Desert Medical College
Use these rankings to compare High Desert Medical College’s Allied Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #95 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #109 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #135 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #156 of 157 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1133 of 1,196 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1184 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from High Desert Medical College
Students who complete High Desert Medical College’s Allied Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,182 |
| 2 years | $26,353 |
| 3 years | $32,795 |
| 4 years | $34,116 |
| 5 years | $40,812 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Allied Health Professions graduates from High Desert Medical College report median earnings of $34,116, compared with $28,966 for all High Desert Medical College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Allied Health Professions graduates from High Desert Medical College comes in at $25,256.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at High Desert Medical College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at High Desert Medical College are 95% women (152) and 5% men (8).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at High Desert Medical College
Of the 130 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at High Desert Medical College, 94% were women (122) and 6% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at High Desert Medical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 74 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at High Desert Medical College, higher than the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at High Desert Medical College
The Allied Health Professions program at High Desert Medical College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology | 7 |
| Sonographer/Ultrasound Technology | 153 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Graduates of the Allied Health Professions program at High Desert Medical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.