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Carrington College-San Leandro Campus
San Leandro, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 15555 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578 · Phone: 5109643085888 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carrington College-San Leandro Campus is a private for-profit trade school in San Leandro, California offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Carrington College-San Leandro's completion rate is 59.1%, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $11,537 and median earnings of $39,633 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Carrington College-San Leandro Campus is $44,224, federal financial aid including 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 | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 167 | $27,366 | $25,930 | $9,112 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 76 | $28,424 | $27,509 | $8,975 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | $26,807 | $27,907 | $9,442 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $27,366 | $25,930 | $9,112 |
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-San Leandro Campus is a private for-profit trade school located in San Leandro, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and participates in federal financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. The campus offers four program families, with the highest enrollment in medical assistant programs, followed by dental assistant schools and medical billing & coding programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 59.1%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,537, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,633. The annual cost of attendance is $44,224, and 61.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment. Enrollment stands at 326 undergraduates, with 272 trade program completers reported.
This campus centers on shorter, career-focused allied health training such as medical assisting and dental assisting rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster path into a clinical support role. Whether this fits an adult career changer depends on scheduling and program length details not included in this data — contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carrington College-San Leandro Campus offers four program families, led by medical assistant programs (167 completers), dental assistant schools (76), and medical billing & coding programs (18).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 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 eligible 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 59.1%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,537, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,633, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $44,224.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and outcomes compared to public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should compare cost and outcome data carefully.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at 5109643085888 or via carrington.edu to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?246974.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows short, focused allied health programs like medical and dental assisting, which may suit those seeking faster entry into healthcare support roles, but specific fit for career changers is not reported in federal data.
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; contact the school directly for details on specific program credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Carrington College-San Leandro Campus by phone at 5109643085888 or visit their website at https://carrington.edu/ to apply.
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; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?246974 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.