Access Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Hempstead, New York, enrolling about 511 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 89.55% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (69.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 511 11.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.55%
  • First-Generation Students: 59.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,247

Access Careers: what the data shows

Common questions about Access Careers, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Access Careers?

Access Careers is located in Hempstead, NY (ZIP 11550-0000).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Access Careers public or private?

Access Careers is a Private For-profit institution.

How big is Access Careers?

Total enrollment: 511 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,247 students.

About 11% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Access Careers?

150%-time completion rate: 89.55%.

First-year retention: 81.1%.

What do graduates of Access Careers earn?

Median earnings: $29,664 six years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,500.

4.68% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Access Careers known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Access Careers a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 89.55%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Access Careers was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Access Careers had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Access Careers.

Financial Aid by Income Level

4.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

2.51% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Access Careers 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 Access Careers in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

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.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Access Careers reported total enrollment of about 511 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (69.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), and Asian (8.2%). About 4.68% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Access Careers in 2024 is 511 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,247 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

81.1%
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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 69.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

79.10% 100% Completion Time

89.55% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 79.10% of students graduating from Access Careers completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 15% male / 85% female
  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 7% male / 93% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2% male / 98% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Access Careers.

Return on Investment

$5,500 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for Access Careers.

Top Programs by Completions

6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 525 completions

2. Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other: 57 completions

3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 40 completions

4. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 20 completions

5. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 12 completions

6. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 3 completions

Most popular programs at Access Careers.

Employment Outcomes

$29,664 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)

Earnings outcomes for Access Careers graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Access Careers from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,250

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Access Careers is a private for-profit institution located in Hempstead, NY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 511 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (69.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.5%), Asian (8.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 89.55%. Approximately 4.68% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Hempstead, NY 11550-0000

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.55% graduation rate, Access Careers demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Access Careers located?

Access Careers is located in Hempstead, NY.

How much does Access Careers cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Access Careers?

Access Careers reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,247 students, Black or African American (69.9%), Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Access Careers?

About 59.6% of students at Access Careers are first-generation college students.

What is the graduation rate at Access Careers?

The 150%-time completion rate is 89.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Access Careers students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,500.

Is Access Careers public or private?

Access Careers is a private for-profit institution located in Hempstead, NY.

Is Access Careers an HBCU?

No. Access Careers is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Access Careers a tribal college?

No. Access Careers is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Access Careers a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Access Careers does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.5%).

Is Access Careers religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Access Careers in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • New York trade schools profile
  • Hempstead, New York city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in New York
  • 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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.