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American National University
Salem, Virginia · Private for-profit university
Address: 1813 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153 · Phone: (540) 986-1800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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American National University is a private for-profit trade school in Salem, Virginia offering medical billing & coding and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at American National University is $12,814 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,370; completion rate versus the state average of 57.1% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for American National University; the school participates in federal Title IV aid, and about 68.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,630 | $53,290 | $64,950 |
| Medical assistants | $37,090 | $44,740 | $46,570 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 60 | $23,067 | $23,262 | $12,084 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | $27,222 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $22,885 | $23,386 | $22,253 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $22,810 | $19,866 | $11,652 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $22,810 | $19,866 | $11,652 |
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
American National University is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Salem, Virginia. It is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's top programs by completions are medical billing & coding (72 completers) and medical assistant programs (13 completers), drawn from five program offerings total.
Federal data shows 85 trade program completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 630. The completion rate for this campus compared to the state average of 57.1% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is reported at $12,814, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $26,370. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 68.3% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Given its focus on medical billing & coding and medical assistant training, this campus may suit students seeking shorter, career-focused programs rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults changing careers should independently verify program length, schedule, and licensing requirements by contacting the school directly. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcomes using the College Scorecard link provided, or by contacting the school's admissions office.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
American National University offers five programs, with the most completions in medical billing & coding (72) and medical assistant programs (13).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with accreditation from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
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 and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 57.1%, but this campus's own completion rate and how it compares are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this campus is $12,814, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $26,370, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (540) 986-1800 or visit https://www.an.edu/locations/ for current tuition.
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 pricing, funding sources, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and check federal outcome data directly at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?232797.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's program mix in medical billing & coding and medical assistant training may fit career-changers, but specific program lengths and schedule flexibility are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
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 (540) 986-1800 to ask about certification exams tied to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact American National University at (540) 986-1800 or through its website at https://www.an.edu/locations/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools offering the same programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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.