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American College of Healthcare and Technology

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

Medical assistant programsPharmacy technician programsHVAC schools
76%completion rate · California avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$29,409median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$31,109median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$23,967annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 6330 Pacific Blvd Ste 201, Huntington Park, CA 90255 · Phone: (323) 585-9000 · 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 College of Healthcare and Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Huntington Park, California offering medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and HVAC programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

American College of Healthcare and Technology has a 76.0% completion rate, above the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $31,109 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at American College of Healthcare and Technology is $23,967, federal financial aid is accepted under Title IV, and 88.9% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
American College of H… American College of H…: 76% 76% 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)
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,950$72,560$90,780

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
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 44 $18,863 $17,652 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 20 $18,863 $17,652 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $18,863 $17,652 $9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 8 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.

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About this school

American College of Healthcare and Technology is a private for-profit trade school located in Huntington Park, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for tuition. The campus awards four program types, with the most commonly completed being medical assistant programs (64 completers), pharmacy technician programs (9 completers), and HVAC schools (8 completers).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.0%, which is above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,109. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,967, and 88.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population at this 125-student campus located in a large suburb.

This campus, with its concentration in medical assistant and pharmacy technician training, may suit students seeking healthcare-support career paths; program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so those weighing time commitment should confirm directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers four program types, most commonly medical assistant programs (64 completers), pharmacy technician programs (9 completers), and HVAC schools (8 completers).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for tuition.

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

The completion rate is 76.0%, which is above the state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500 according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,109.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is reported at $23,967.

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 institutional priorities compared to public or non-profit schools; students should weigh cost and outcomes data carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (323) 585-9000 or visit https://www.ach.edu/ for details.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483009.

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

Specific fit for career changers is not reported in federal data; the program mix in healthcare-support fields such as medical assistant and pharmacy technician may be relevant, but applicants should contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and format.

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

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (323) 585-9000 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach American College of Healthcare and Technology at (323) 585-9000 or through its website at https://www.ach.edu/.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483009 to compare outcomes across institutions.

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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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