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Carrington College-Spokane

Spokane, Washington · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsMassage therapy schoolsRadiology & sonography programsPharmacy technician programsMedical billing & coding programs
42%completion rate · Washington avg 66%
$9,295median debt of graduates
$35,208median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$36,625median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,781annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 10102 E. Knox Ave., Ste. 200, Spokane, WA 99206 · Phone: (509) 462-3722 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Carrington College-Spokane is a private for-profit trade school in Spokane, Washington offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and massage therapy programs, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Carrington College-Spokane has a 41.7% completion rate, below the state average of 66.1%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $9,295 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,625.

Annual cost of attendance at Carrington College-Spokane is $45,781, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. About 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Carrington College-Sp… Carrington College-Sp…: 41.7% 41.7% Washington average Washington average: 66.1% 66.1% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$46,540$59,290$63,590
Dental assistants$46,280$58,090$62,340
Massage therapists$61,850$87,360$97,550
Radiologic technologists and technicians$66,570$102,090$121,560
Pharmacy technicians$47,270$58,900$67,630
Medical records specialists$45,500$62,270$79,680

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Washington (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 63 $28,474 $29,652 $8,957
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 28 $26,545 $25,580 $8,927
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 27 $23,422 $23,340 $8,366
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 13 $51,720 $51,690 $32,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 $28,474 $29,652 $8,957
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 $27,711 $29,141 $9,407

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.

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About this school

Carrington College-Spokane is a private for-profit trade and career training campus located in Spokane, Washington. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school (Title IV eligible). The campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and massage therapy schools, alongside additional offerings in radiology technology, pharmacy technology, and medical billing and coding.

According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 41.7%, which is below the state average of 66.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,295, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,625. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $45,781, and 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a significant share of the student body comes from lower-income backgrounds. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students seeking short, career-focused training in medical and personal-care support fields such as medical assisting, dental assisting, or massage therapy, though specific program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Given the below-average completion rate, prospective students, including career changers, should ask the school directly about program structure and support services. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data yourself, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or contact the school directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Carrington College-Spokane offers six program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and massage therapy schools, along with radiology technology, pharmacy technology, and medical billing and coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding here.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 41.7%, which is below the Washington state average of 66.1%, according to federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $9,295, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,625, 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 $45,781.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Carrington College-Spokane is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and institutional priorities compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (509) 462-3722 or visit carrington.edu to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can review accreditation and federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?439118.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The programs are career-focused fields such as medical assisting and massage therapy, but specific scheduling or program length details for adult learners are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Carrington College-Spokane at (509) 462-3722 or through its website, carrington.edu.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Federal data for this campus does not include comparisons with other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard to look up and compare other institutions offering similar programs.

Other trade and career schools in Spokane, WA

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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.

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