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Academy of Allied Health Careers
Chattanooga, Tennessee · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:
Address: 5600 Brainerd Road c-3, Chattanooga, TN 37411 · Phone: (423) 499-4999 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Sep 2025 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed. 4 sanction actions in the window.
Academy of Allied Health Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Chattanooga, TN, offering medical assistant, CNA, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Academy of Allied Health Careers has a 65.3% completion rate, near Tennessee's state average of 64.3%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt and earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Academy of Allied Health Careers is $19,323, and the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), with 29.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Nursing assistants | $31,110 | $37,990 | $40,880 |
| Phlebotomists | $35,010 | $38,550 | $45,630 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,320 | $48,780 | $62,930 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 74 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 46 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 40 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Academy of Allied Health Careers is a private for-profit trade school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal student aid programs (Title IV), meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can apply for eligible students. The campus reports four program families, with the most-completed programs being medical assistant programs (74 completers), CNA classes (46), and phlebotomy classes (40), along with medical billing and coding.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 65.3%, close to the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, described as near the state average. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $19,323, and 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 194 undergraduate students enrolled and 182 trade completers, this midsize-city campus appears sized around short, career-focused programs such as CNA and phlebotomy training alongside longer medical assistant coursework. This mix may suit adults changing careers into allied health fields, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here — contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students can verify accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The school offers four program families: medical assistant programs, CNA classes, phlebotomy classes, and medical billing and coding. The largest by completions are medical assistant programs (74), CNA classes (46), and phlebotomy classes (40).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can apply for eligible students. About 29.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 65.3%, which is near the Tennessee state average of 64.3%, per the College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (423) 499-4999 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $19,323.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition structure and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided. Contact the school directly at (423) 499-4999 or visit their website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link provided (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497198).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program mix includes shorter career-focused trainings like CNA and phlebotomy classes as well as medical assistant programs, which may suit adults changing careers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school directly to learn about certification exams tied to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Academy of Allied Health Careers at (423) 499-4999 or visit their website at https://www.aahctn.edu/ for application details.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.