High Desert Medical College

High Desert Medical College is a private for-profit, two-year institution located in Lancaster, CA, in a large suburban area setting. The college enrolls 2,497 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 54.67 out of 100. The completion rate is 66% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 80% (IPEDS 2023).

High Desert Medical College offers programs in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels, providing multiple pathways for students pursuing practical nursing credentials.

Located in Lancaster, California, in the Antelope Valley region north of Los Angeles, High Desert Medical College serves a growing suburban community with a demonstrated need for trained nursing professionals. The college provides accessible vocational nursing education for students in the high desert region of Southern California.