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Carrington College-Reno
Reno, Nevada · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 5580 Kietzke Ln., Reno, NV 89511 · Phone: (775) 335-2900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carrington College-Reno is a private for-profit trade school in Reno, Nevada offering medical assistant and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Carrington College-Reno has a 41.5% completion rate, below the state average of 70.4%, with median graduate debt of $15,188 and median earnings of $43,731 ten years after entry.
Carrington College-Reno reports an annual cost of attendance of $55,567; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 38.3% 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 |
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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | $27,369 | $24,571 | $9,359 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | $26,353 | not reported |
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-Reno is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Reno, Nevada, in a large-city setting. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its accreditation comes from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the campus is currently listed as accredited. The two program families offered here are medical assistant programs, which account for the largest share of completions (31), and medical billing & coding programs (6).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 41.5%, which is below the state average of 70.4%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $15,188, and median earnings ten years after entry were $43,731. The annual cost of attendance is reported at $55,567, and 38.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
Based on its program mix, this campus is oriented toward students seeking focused, shorter-term training in medical assistant and medical billing/coding fields rather than multi-year associate degrees. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data — prospective students should confirm current program lengths and schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carrington College-Reno offers medical assistant programs and medical billing & coding programs. Medical assistant programs account for the largest number of completions (31), followed by medical billing & coding (6).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 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 FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 41.5%, which is below the Nevada state average of 70.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $15,188, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $43,731.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $55,567.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Carrington College-Reno is a private for-profit school, which typically means different tuition pricing and revenue structures than public or non-profit institutions; this can affect cost and aid eligibility considerations.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (775) 335-2900 or via https://carrington.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457110.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This isn't reported for this campus in federal data; program schedules and format details should be confirmed directly with the school to assess fit for career changers.
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 for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Carrington College-Reno at (775) 335-2900 or visit https://carrington.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; review the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?457110 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.