Trade and career programs at Healthcare Career College
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 | 162 | $42,408 | $50,255 | $20,000 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 104 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 77 | $28,485 | $33,460 | $9,500 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 72 | $33,476 | n/a | $19,720 |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 18 | n/a | n/a | $19,720 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 14 | $32,660 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 4 | $28,452 | n/a | n/a |
Healthcare Career College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $1,957 |
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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
- 50% 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.
- Former students earned a median of $36,592 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,007 in federal student loans.
- 61% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Council on Occupational Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Healthcare Career College cost?
Tuition and fees are $1,957 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Healthcare Career College?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Healthcare Career College graduates earn?
LPN and CNA certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $42,408 one year after finishing.
Is Healthcare Career College accredited?
Healthcare Career College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park: $1,238 a year
- Santa Ana College, Santa Ana: $1,188 a year
- Long Beach City College, Long Beach: $1,560 a year
- Fresno City College, Fresno: $1,334 a year
- Cerritos College, Norwalk: $1,364 a year
- Palomar College, San Marcos: $1,356 a year
More: all trade schools in California · Healthcare Career College 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.