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Career Development Institute Inc
Los Angeles, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1830 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 · Phone: (310) 559-0225 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Career Development Institute Inc is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, California, offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Career Development Institute Inc has a 79.4% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $16,873 and median earnings of $62,209 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Career Development Institute Inc is $32,350, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants is accepted, and 67.7% 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 |
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 | 104 | $41,270 | $35,416 | $16,873 |
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 Development Institute Inc is a private for-profit trade school located in Los Angeles, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus focuses on a single program family, LPN / LVN programs, which accounted for 104 completions among its roughly 172 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 79.4%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $16,873, and median earnings ten years after entering the program were $62,209. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,350, and 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.
This campus is likely a fit for students seeking a focused, single-track LPN/LVN program rather than a broad multi-program associate-degree campus; program length and schedule details for adult or career-changing students are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Career Development Institute Inc offers LPN / LVN programs, which is its only listed program family, with 104 completions reported.
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 school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 79.4%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $16,873, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $62,209, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $32,350.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different tuition structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should factor this into cost comparisons.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (310) 559-0225 or visit https://cdi.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?454801.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a focused single program family (LPN / LVN) with a completion rate above the state average, but specific fit for career changers, such as scheduling flexibility, is not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing details for LPN/LVN roles are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (310) 559-0225 for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Career Development Institute Inc at (310) 559-0225 or through its website, https://cdi.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other LPN/LVN programs in the area is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for nearby schools' figures.
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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.