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Ayers Career College
Shreveport, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 8820 Jewella Ave, Shreveport, LA 71118 · Phone: (318) 868-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ayers Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Shreveport, LA offering medical assistant and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Ayers Career College has a 67.6% completion rate, above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $29,935 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Ayers Career College is $26,385, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 93.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $28,970 | $36,320 | $38,550 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $36,100 | $44,410 | $47,970 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 41 | $21,845 | $19,592 | $9,499 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | $21,845 | $19,592 | $9,499 |
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
Ayers Career College is a private for-profit trade school located in Shreveport, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since it participates in Title IV programs. The school's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs and pharmacy technician programs, which together make up its two program families.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 67.6%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,935. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,385, and 93.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating this campus serves a largely low-income student population. Program-length and schedule details beyond program family are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Based on the program families offered, this campus may suit students seeking focused training in medical assisting or pharmacy technician work rather than a broad associate-degree pathway; whether these are short certificate programs or longer courses of study is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Ayers Career College offers medical assistant programs and pharmacy technician programs, its two listed program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used. About 93.9% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 67.6%, which is above the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.
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 reported at $29,935.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,385.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ayers Career College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and typical debt levels compared to public institutions; prospective students should weigh this alongside the reported outcomes.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (318) 868-3000 or via https://www.ayers.edu/ for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?158246.
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 to confirm what credentials its medical assistant and pharmacy technician programs prepare students for.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ayers Career College at (318) 868-3000 or through its website, https://www.ayers.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?158246 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.