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Career Technical Institute
Washington, District of Columbia · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002, Washington, DC 20005 · Phone: 2024674223100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Washington, DC, offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate, graduate debt, and median earnings, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Career Technical Institute does participate in Title IV federal financial aid, though the share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,620 | $51,050 | $59,850 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in District of Columbia (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 | 51 | $22,291 | $17,067 | $9,500 |
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 Technical Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Washington, DC. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is approved for Title IV federal financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. The school's primary offering is medical assistant programs, with 51 program completers reported in federal data.
Specific outcome figures for this campus are limited in the federal dataset. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Share of students receiving Pell Grants is not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because the school concentrates on a single program family—medical assistant training—it may suit students seeking a focused entry point into healthcare support work rather than a broad menu of trades. Whether the program structure fits an adult career changer cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and schedule details are not listed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review current federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling. Contacting the school directly is the best way to confirm tuition, schedules, and program length, since these are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Career Technical Institute offers medical assistant programs, with 51 program completers reported in federal data. This is currently the only program family listed for this campus.
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 may apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for more information.
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 at (202) 467-4223 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Career Technical Institute is a private for-profit school. Control type can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and institutional accountability, so it's worth confirming details directly with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the data provided. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?420370.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be determined from the data provided, since program length and schedule details are not reported. Contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
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. Check with the school or relevant state licensing board for medical assistant requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Career Technical Institute at (202) 467-4223 or through its website at https://www.careertechnical.edu/.
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; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.