High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield
Bakersfield, CA 93301
About High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield
High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield is a private for-profit university in Bakersfield, California. High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting.
High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield.
Campus
Location
Bakersfield, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 93301
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Student aid
Debt & aid
$13,555
Median federal loan debt
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2014–2015 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $29,932 | — | — |
| 2015 | $31,107 | — | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Roughly 60.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield in 2024 is N/A students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
What do High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $13,555.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield graduates.
High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield at a glance
High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield
High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield is a private for-profit institution in Bakersfield, CA.
Schools near High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield
Other campuses in Bakersfield, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers with the closest outcomes profile within California (completion, retention, and earnings).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield located?
High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.
How much does High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield?
About 60.0% of students at High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield are first-generation college students.
How much debt do High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,555.
Is High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield public or private?
High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield is a private for-profit institution located in Bakersfield, CA.
Is High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield an HBCU?
No. High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield a tribal college?
No. High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for High Desert Medical College - Bakerfield in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.