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Arizona College-Glendale

Glendale, Arizona · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsMassage therapy schoolsPharmacy technician programsDental assistant schoolsMedical billing & coding programs
85%completion rate · Arizona avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$32,840median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,657median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300, Glendale, AZ 85302 · Phone: (855) 706-8382 · 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.

Arizona College-Glendale is a private for-profit trade school in Glendale, Arizona offering medical assistant, massage therapy, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Arizona College-Glendale has an 84.7% completion rate, above the Arizona state average of 64.4%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $34,657 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Arizona College-Glendale; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and 75.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Arizona College-Glend… Arizona College-Glend…: 84.7% 84.7% Arizona average Arizona average: 64.4% 64.4% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$38,100$45,940$48,450
Massage therapists$37,800$62,400$72,800
Pharmacy technicians$39,040$47,640$54,060
Dental assistants$38,500$49,000$57,880
Medical records specialists$36,530$47,630$61,350

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arizona (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, 300–899 hours 178 $26,313 $25,757 $9,500
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 68 $16,167 $17,707 $8,973
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 37 $26,313 $25,757 $9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 28 $22,902 $25,016 $9,680
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 21 $24,417 $25,372 $9,500

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

Arizona College-Glendale is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Glendale, Arizona, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid and Pell Grants to help pay for training. Its top programs by completions are medical assistant programs (178 completers), massage therapy schools (68 completers), and pharmacy technician programs (37 completers), alongside dental assisting and medical billing and coding, for a total of five program families.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 84.7%, above the Arizona state average of 64.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,657. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 75.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus may suit students seeking short, focused allied-health training programs rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees, though program length itself is not detailed here. Adults changing careers should note the high completion rate and Pell participation as data points, not guarantees of individual outcomes. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current and complete outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Arizona College-Glendale offers five program families, led by medical assistant programs (178 completers), massage therapy schools (68 completers), and pharmacy technician programs (37 completers), plus dental assisting and medical billing and coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

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

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

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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

The completion rate is 84.7%, which is above the Arizona state average of 64.4%.

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 $34,657, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (855) 706-8382 or visit its website 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 and financial aid packaging compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and durations.

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

You can verify accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review detailed federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497277.

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

The high completion rate (84.7%) and Pell participation (75.6%) suggest many students complete their programs, but individual fit depends on personal circumstances not detailed in this data; contact the school to discuss career-change options.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Arizona College-Glendale at (855) 706-8382 or through its website, https://www.arizonacollege.edu/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497277 for side-by-side comparisons.

Other trade and career schools in Glendale, AZ

See all trade and career schools in Arizona or search by ZIP code.

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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