Health and Medical Administrative Services at High Desert Medical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Health and Medical Administrative Services certificate's programs at peer institutions in California (155 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Desert Medical College | $26,827* | — | $9,500* | — |
| Santa Barbara City College | $47,046* | — | $18,728* | 0.40 |
| North-West College-Van Nuys | $40,938* | $26,924 | $9,500* | 0.23 |
| Unitek College | $34,441* | — | $9,500* | 0.28 |
| American Career College-Los Angeles | $32,682* | $32,524 | $9,500* | 0.29 |
| American Career College-Anaheim | $32,682* | $32,524 | $9,500* | 0.29 |
| National Median | $27,783* | — | $10,372* | 0.37 |
Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara | $1,234 | $47,046 | $18,728 |
| North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys | — | $40,938 | $9,500 |
| Unitek College Fremont | — | $34,441 | $9,500 |
| American Career College-Los Angeles Los Angeles | — | $32,682 | $9,500 |
| American Career College-Anaheim Anaheim | — | $32,682 | $9,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At High Desert Medical College, approximately 55% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 71 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.