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California Institute of Medical Science
Clovis, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1175 Shaw Avenue # 103, Clovis, CA 93612 · Phone: 5594903911102 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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California Institute of Medical Science is a private for-profit trade school in Clovis, California, offering medical assistant programs.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate for similar programs is 64.2% per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact California Institute of Medical Science for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
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 | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | $6,670 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | $6,670 |
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
California Institute of Medical Science is a private for-profit trade school located in Clovis, California, in a large suburb setting. The school participates in the federal Title IV financial aid program, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's accreditation status was not found in the Department of Education's DAPIP database, so prospective students should confirm current accreditation directly with the school. The primary program offered is the medical assistant program, which accounts for 33 completers and represents the school's main area of training.
Federal outcome data for this campus is limited. The state average completion rate for similar programs is 64.2%, but how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data. The share of students receiving Pell Grants is also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because the program count here is small and concentrated in the medical assistant field, this campus may suit students seeking focused, single-track career training rather than a broad range of trade options. Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data, so it is not possible to say whether this fits full-time or part-time career-changer schedules. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and review any available outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
California Institute of Medical Science offers medical assistant programs, with 33 recorded completers in this field.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
This campus's accreditation status was not found in the Department of Education's DAPIP database. Contact the school directly at 5594903911102 or visit https://cims.edu/ to confirm current accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in the Title IV federal financial aid program, so FAFSA-based aid can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
How this campus's completion rate compares to the state average of 64.2% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491507.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
California Institute of Medical Science is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at 5594903911102 for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?491507 or search the DAPIP accreditation database directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers a focused medical assistant program, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach California Institute of Medical Science by phone at 5594903911102 or through its website at https://cims.edu/.
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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.