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Asher College
Sacramento, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1215 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825 · Phone: (916) 649-9600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Apr 2024 · Other · Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Asher College is a private for-profit trade school in Sacramento, CA offering medical billing & coding and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Asher College has a 55.6% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $14,166 and median earnings of $45,468 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Asher College is reported at $35,499, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 56.1% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 41 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 36 | $28,962 | $27,874 | $14,862 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 15 | $28,962 | $27,874 | $14,862 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | $30,305 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $22,835 | $21,964 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | $30,305 | 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
Asher College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Sacramento, California, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and participates in the federal Title IV financial aid program, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. Across its programs, Asher College most commonly awards credentials in medical billing & coding (68 completers) and pharmacy technician programs (48 completers), among six program families offered overall.
According to federal data, Asher College has a completion rate of 55.6%, which falls below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $14,166, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $45,468. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $35,499, and 56.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Enrollment stood at 649 undergraduates with 116 trade completers reported.
Given its concentration in shorter, career-focused fields like medical billing & coding and pharmacy technician training, this campus may suit students seeking direct entry into healthcare-support roles rather than multi-year degree paths; specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm these details directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, prospective students can consult the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Asher College offers six program families, most notably medical billing & coding programs (68 completers) and pharmacy technician programs (48 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Asher College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Asher College participates in the Title IV federal financial aid program, 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 55.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $14,166 according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $45,468.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $35,499.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Asher College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and ownership structure compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (916) 649-9600 or visit asher.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447777.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's focus on shorter, career-oriented fields like medical billing & coding and pharmacy technician training may suit career changers, 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?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Asher College at (916) 649-9600 or through its website, https://www.asher.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link 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.