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American Career College-Ontario

Ontario, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsMedical assistant programsSurgical technologist programsMedical billing & coding programsDental assistant schoolsPharmacy technician programsRadiology & sonography programs
66%completion rate · California avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$37,239median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,492median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$37,857annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 3130 East Sedona Court, Ontario, CA 91764 · Phone: (949) 783-4800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

American Career College-Ontario is a private for-profit trade school in Ontario, California offering LPN/LVN, medical assistant, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

American Career College-Ontario has a 66.2% completion rate, near the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $38,492 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at American Career College-Ontario is $37,857, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with about 63.6% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
American Career Colle… American Career Colle…: 66.2% 66.2% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$64,390$79,750$93,720
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Surgical technologists$49,140$81,310$99,260
Medical records specialists$43,800$61,810$80,630
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590
Radiologic technologists and technicians$70,210$121,260$137,770

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 279 $43,129 $36,684 $17,200
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 155 $23,896 $22,617 $9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 84 $43,471 $41,406 $25,240
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 56 $25,849 $26,091 $9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 53 $22,298 $22,657 $8,444
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 45 $23,896 $22,617 $9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 34 $43,471 $41,406 $25,240

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.

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About this school

American Career College-Ontario is a private for-profit trade school located in Ontario, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers seven program families centered on healthcare training, with its most-completed programs being LPN / LVN programs (279 completers), medical assistant programs (155 completers), and surgical technologist programs (84 completers).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 66.2%, which is near the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,492. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $37,857. About 63.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Placement rates specific to individual programs are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus's program mix, concentrated in healthcare fields like nursing support, medical assisting, and surgical technology, may suit students seeking focused, career-specific training rather than a traditional multi-year degree path, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should confirm scheduling, program length, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and see the full outcomes dataset through the College Scorecard, and should contact the school directly for current tuition details, start dates, and admissions requirements before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

American Career College-Ontario offers seven program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and surgical technologist programs, alongside medical billing and coding, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, and radiology technology training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and holds active accreditation status.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 66.2%, which is near the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $9,500 according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $38,492 per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $37,857.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a private for-profit school, which typically means tuition may be higher than public options and outcomes should be reviewed carefully via the College Scorecard.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (949) 783-4800 or via its website for schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can review accreditation and outcome details directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447768.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The healthcare-focused program families suggest a career-training orientation, but fit for adult career-changers, including scheduling and format, is not detailed in federal data; contact the school to confirm.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements for fields like LPN/LVN, surgical technology, or pharmacy technician vary by state and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or state licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach American Career College-Ontario at (949) 783-4800 or through its website, https://americancareercollege.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Direct comparisons to other nearby schools are not reported in this data; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across schools.

Other trade and career schools in Ontario, CA

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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.

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