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Best Care College
East Orange, New Jersey · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 68 South Harrison, East Orange, NJ 07018 · Phone: (973) 673-3900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Best Care College is a private for-profit trade school in East Orange, New Jersey offering CNA classes, LPN/LVN programs, and phlebotomy classes, accredited by ACEN and ACCSC.
Best Care College has a completion rate of 63.9%, near the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, and graduates earn a median of $64,311 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Best Care College in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 54.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $38,900 | $46,830 | $48,760 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $63,210 | $75,160 | $79,980 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,730 | $48,650 | $50,080 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 62 | $56,951 | $55,286 | $13,304 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $56,951 | $55,286 | $13,304 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | 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
Best Care College is a private for-profit trade school located in East Orange, New Jersey. The campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and federal financial aid (Title IV) can be used here. The school's most-awarded programs are CNA classes, LPN/LVN programs, and phlebotomy classes.
Looking at the numbers, Best Care College reports a completion rate of 63.9%, which is near the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are reported at $64,311. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 54.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
Based on the program families offered — CNA, LPN, and phlebotomy training — this campus appears geared toward shorter, healthcare-focused credential programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into entry-level healthcare roles, including career changers, though program length and schedule details are not stated in this data and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes through the school's accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Best Care College offers CNA classes (62 completers), LPN/LVN programs (30 completers), and phlebotomy classes (15 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. About 54.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 63.9%, which is near the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for updates or contact the school directly.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $64,311, 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 at (973) 673-3900 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Best Care College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid structures compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and durations for CNA, LPN, or phlebotomy programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through ACEN and ACCSC, and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The programs offered—CNA, LPN, and phlebotomy—are healthcare credentials commonly pursued by career changers, though specific fit depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not specified in this data; contact the school directly to learn about certification or licensure tied to its CNA, LPN, and phlebotomy programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Best Care College at (973) 673-3900 or visit https://bestcarecollege.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?461865 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.