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Career Care Institute
Lancaster, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 43770 15th Street West Ste 115, Lancaster, CA 93534 · Phone: (661) 942-6204 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2026 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Mar 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation. 3 sanction actions in the window.
Career Care Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, California offering LPN/LVN, radiology and sonography, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Career Care Institute has a 71.3% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $16,625 and median earnings of $39,888 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Career Care Institute is reported at $55,157, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 59.7% 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 | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 182 | $34,797 | $33,807 | $17,246 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | $26,221 | $25,691 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | $26,842 | $24,035 | $7,600 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $22,892 | $19,410 | $7,424 |
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
Career Care Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Lancaster, California, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for tuition. Across its four program families, the campus's top programs are LPN / LVN programs, radiology and sonography programs, and medical assistant programs, with LPN / LVN training being the largest by completions.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 71.3%, which is above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $16,625, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,888. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $55,157, and 59.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, career-focused training in healthcare support roles such as nursing, medical assisting, dental assisting, or diagnostic imaging, rather than a multi-year degree path. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review updated outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Career Care Institute offers four program families, with the top programs being LPN / LVN programs (182 completions), radiology and sonography programs (31), and medical assistant programs (28).
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 financial aid programs, so students 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 completion rate is 71.3%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $16,625.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,888.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $55,157.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Career Care Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, financial aid options, and ownership structure compared to public or nonprofit 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 (661) 942-6204 or visit its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?446118.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers healthcare-focused programs like LPN/LVN, medical assisting, and radiology training, but specific fit for adult career-changers depends on schedule and program length details not reported here; contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about certification or licensure expectations for specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Career Care Institute at (661) 942-6204 or visit https://www.ccicolleges.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?446118 to compare outcomes 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.