Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Paramount, California, enrolling about 447 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 71.02% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,613 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $13,756 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 447 81.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.02%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
  • First-Generation Students: 63.6%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.1% from 2021 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 48.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 828

Healthcare Career College: what the data shows

Common questions about Healthcare Career College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Healthcare Career College?

Healthcare Career College is located in Paramount, CA (ZIP 90723-5258).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Healthcare Career College public or private?

Healthcare Career College is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Healthcare Career College cost?

Average net price after aid: $13,756.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$12,379
$30,001–$48,000$14,303
$48,001–$75,000$14,135
$75,001–$110,000$14,135

How big is Healthcare Career College?

Total enrollment: 447 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 828 students.

About 82% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Healthcare Career College?

150%-time completion rate: 71.02%.

First-year retention: 81.2%.

What do graduates of Healthcare Career College earn?

Median earnings: $32,120 six years after entry; $32,613 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

51.33% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Healthcare Career College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Healthcare Career College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.02%; median earnings $32,613 at 10 years; net price $13,756. 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 Healthcare Career College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$13,756
2024 Value

In 2024 Healthcare Career College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,756.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$55,024 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$13,756 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

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

4-year total cost breakdown for Healthcare Career College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44.13% 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 Healthcare Career College 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 Healthcare Career College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$20,569
2014$18,257
2015$16,919
2016$16,959
2017$19,002
2018$21,060
2019$20,383
2020$24,636
2021$17,960
2023$14,534

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

Healthcare Career College reported total enrollment of about 447 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (71.6%), Black or African American (12.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.8%). About 51.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Healthcare Career College in 2024 is 447 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 828 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

81.2%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 71.6%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

71.02% 100% Completion Time

71.02% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 71.02% of students graduating from Healthcare Career College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 9% male / 91% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 15% male / 85% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 9% male / 91% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Healthcare Career College.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$32,613 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

29.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

492.71% Return on Investment

2.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Healthcare Career College.

Top Programs by Completions

9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 104 completions

2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 94 completions

3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 77 completions

4. 05.1091: 72 completions

5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 68 completions

6. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 18 completions

7. Home Health Aide/Home Attendant: 17 completions

8. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 14 completions

9. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 4 completions

Most popular programs at Healthcare Career College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Healthcare Career College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 48.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,182
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,872

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit institution located in Paramount, CA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 447 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (71.6%), Black or African American (12.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.02%. Approximately 51.33% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions

Location

Paramount, CA 90723-5258

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Healthcare Career College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Healthcare Career College located?

Healthcare Career College is located in Paramount, CA.

How much does Healthcare Career College cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $13,756 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Healthcare Career College?

Healthcare Career College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 828 students, Hispanic or Latino (71.6%), Black or African American (12.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Healthcare Career College?

About 63.6% of students at Healthcare Career College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Healthcare Career College earn?

Median earnings are $32,120 six years after entry and $32,613 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Healthcare Career College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 71.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Healthcare Career College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Healthcare Career College public or private?

Healthcare Career College is a private for-profit institution located in Paramount, CA.

Is Healthcare Career College an HBCU?

No. Healthcare Career College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Healthcare Career College a tribal college?

No. Healthcare Career College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Healthcare Career College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Healthcare Career College reports 71.6% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Healthcare Career College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Healthcare Career College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California
  • 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.