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Carrington College-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140, Las Vegas, NV 89119 · Phone: (702) 688-4300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carrington College-Las Vegas is a private for-profit trade school in Las Vegas, NV offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and dental assistant programs, accredited by ABHES.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Carrington College-Las Vegas has a 59.2% completion rate versus a 70.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $36,718 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Carrington College-Las Vegas is reported at $47,617, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 61.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,400 | $45,200 | $47,330 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,990 | $50,300 | $65,160 |
| Dental assistants | $36,870 | $47,110 | $48,450 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Nevada (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 | Associate degree | 56 | $48,828 | $50,272 | $28,291 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 55 | $24,829 | $24,298 | $8,958 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | $26,496 | $27,758 | $9,431 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 28 | $23,087 | $22,493 | $8,789 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $48,828 | $50,272 | $28,291 |
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
Carrington College-Las Vegas is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus because it participates in Title IV programs. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The campus's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs, medical billing and coding programs, and dental assistant schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 59.2%, which is below the Nevada state average of 70.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,718. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $47,617, and 61.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus offers short, focused programs concentrated in medical assisting, medical billing/coding, and dental assisting rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster entry point into healthcare support roles, including adult career-changers, though program length details beyond program family are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should independently verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures like placement rates are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carrington College-Las Vegas offers 5 program families, most notably medical assistant programs (128 completers), medical billing & coding programs (31), and dental assistant schools (28).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with additional accreditation from the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus 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 59.2%, which is below the Nevada state average of 70.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,718.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is reported at $47,617.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Carrington College-Las Vegas is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and typical student debt compared to public institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (702) 688-4300 or visit carrington.edu for schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457101.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's programs are concentrated in short healthcare-support fields like medical assisting and billing/coding, which may suit career-changers, though specific program length and scheduling details are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (702) 688-4300 for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Carrington College-Las Vegas by phone at (702) 688-4300 or visit their website at https://carrington.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457101 to compare similar programs.
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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.