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Arlington Career Institute
Grand Prairie, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 901 Ave K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 · Phone: 9726471607223 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Arlington Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Grand Prairie, TX offering CNA classes, medical assistant programs, and LPN/LVN training, accredited by ACCSC.
Arlington Career Institute has a 72.5% completion rate, above the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $8,347 and median earnings of $36,674 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Arlington Career Institute is $28,195, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV programs, and 57.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $30,620 | $37,500 | $43,070 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 115 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 35 | not reported | $28,960 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
Arlington Career Institute is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Grand Prairie, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus focuses on healthcare training, most notably CNA classes, medical assistant programs, and LPN/LVN programs, which together make up its three program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 72.5%, which is above the state average of 63.5% for comparable programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,347, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,674. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,195, and 57.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused credentials in healthcare fields such as nursing assistance or medical assisting rather than multi-year associate degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported here. Adults changing careers into healthcare support roles may want to look closely at the CNA and medical assistant tracks given their enrollment size. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling, since some details—such as specific program lengths—are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Arlington Career Institute offers three program families: CNA classes (115 completers), medical assistant programs (35 completers), and LPN/LVN programs (22 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), 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 students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 72.5%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5% for similar programs.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,347, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,674.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $28,195.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Arlington Career Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
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 9726471607223 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?222886.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's healthcare-focused programs, such as CNA and medical assistant training, may suit adults seeking shorter career-focused credentials, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Federal data does not report specific licensing requirements; contact the school directly at 9726471607223 or via https://www.arlingtoncareerinstitute.edu/ to confirm certification and licensing needs for CNA, medical assistant, or LPN/LVN tracks.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Arlington Career Institute by phone at 9726471607223 or visit its website at https://www.arlingtoncareerinstitute.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?222886 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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.