Trade and career programs at Access Careers
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 582 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 60 | $37,792 | $42,809 | $6,062 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 12 | $31,053 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Access Careers cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $1,500 |
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Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 81% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 81% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Students who completed left with a median of $6,062 in federal student loans.
- 2.5% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Access Careers cost?
Tuition and fees are $1,500 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Access Careers?
81% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Access Careers graduates earn?
Medical assistant certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $37,792 one year after finishing.
Is Access Careers accredited?
Access Careers is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Long Island Beauty School-Hempstead, Hempstead: $15,400 a year
- American Musical and Dramatic Academy, New York: $49,274 a year
- Apex Technical School, Long Island City: $18,400 a year
- Hunter Business School, Levittown: $15,225 a year
- Lincoln Technical Institute-Whitestone, Whitestone: $29,124 a year
- Manhattan School of Computer Technology, Brooklyn: $4,950 a year
More: all trade schools in New York · Access Careers on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.