Career Training Path › Florida › ATA Career Education
ATA Career Education
Spring Hill, Florida · Private for-profit college
Address: 7351 Spring Hill Drive, Suite 11, Spring Hill, FL 34606 · Phone: (352) 684-3007 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Feb 2025 · Warning · Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; Aug 2025 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed. 2 sanction actions in the window.
ATA Career Education is a private for-profit trade school in Spring Hill, FL offering LPN, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Median graduate debt is $21,030 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,577, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for ATA Career Education; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 91.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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, 1–2 years | 45 | $37,145 | $34,230 | $22,917 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $25,948 | $23,340 | $12,667 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $23,876 | $27,126 | $13,583 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $29,352 | $29,322 | $23,375 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $24,887 | $25,691 | $21,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $26,123 | $23,571 | $17,083 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | $26,563 | $29,064 | $24,000 |
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
ATA Career Education is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Spring Hill, Florida, a midsize suburb. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used by students who qualify. The campus's most-awarded programs are LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools, among a total of 7 program families offered, including radiology tech and medical billing and coding.
In terms of outcomes, the school reported 82 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 201. The completion rate compared to the Florida state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates who took out loans is $21,030, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,577, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. A high share of students, 91.6%, receive Pell Grants, indicating that many students rely on need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, health-field training such as LPN, medical assistant, or dental assistant programs rather than a multi-year degree path; program length details are not specified here, so applicants should confirm program length and schedule directly with the school. Career changers considering this option should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures, like cost and completion comparison, are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
ATA Career Education offers 7 program families, most notably LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools, along with radiology tech and medical billing and coding programs.
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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students who qualify can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The school reported 82 trade completers among 201 undergraduate students; how this compares to the Florida state average completion rate of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $21,030, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,577, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 directly at (352) 684-3007 or visit https://www.atafl.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
ATA Career Education is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school to confirm the duration of specific programs like LPN or medical assistant training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and check federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?446127.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on health-field programs like LPN, medical assistant, and dental assistant training may appeal to adults seeking shorter, career-focused training, though specific fit depends on program length and schedule details not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact ATA Career Education by phone at (352) 684-3007 or visit their website at https://www.atafl.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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.