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Carrington College-Stockton

Stockton, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsPharmacy technician programsMedical billing & coding programsMassage therapy schools
54%completion rate · California avg 64%
$11,537median debt of graduates
$37,870median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,633median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,476annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 1313 West Robinhood Drive B, Stockton, CA 95207 · Phone: (209) 676-3341 · 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-Stockton is a private for-profit trade school in Stockton, California, offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Carrington College-Stockton has a 53.9% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $11,537 and median earnings of $39,633 ten years after entry.

Carrington College-Stockton's annual cost of attendance is $42,476, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Carrington College-St… Carrington College-St…: 53.9% 53.9% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$39,290$49,660$61,870
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Pharmacy technicians$42,850$55,110$65,590
Medical records specialists$43,800$61,810$80,630
Massage therapists$34,320$45,970$64,130

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 120 $27,366 $25,930 $9,112
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 60 $28,424 $27,509 $8,975
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 23 $27,366 $25,930 $9,112
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $26,807 $27,907 $9,442
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 7 $21,822 $18,647 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.

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About this school

Carrington College-Stockton is a private for-profit trade school located in Stockton, California, in a large-city setting. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus awards five program families, most commonly medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and pharmacy technician programs, based on the top_programs data provided.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 53.9%, 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 reported at $39,633. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $42,476, and 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Placement rates and program-specific outcomes beyond these figures are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, career-focused training in medical and dental support fields rather than multi-year associate degrees, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adult learners and career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since costs and debt figures can change year to year.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Carrington College-Stockton offers five program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and pharmacy technician programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school 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 school participates in Title IV federal financial 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 53.9%, 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 data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,633, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $42,476.

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 levels, aid eligibility, and typically involves different accountability requirements than public institutions.

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 (209) 676-3341 or visit carrington.edu for details.

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

You can verify accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450696.

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

The program families listed, such as medical assistant and dental assistant training, are commonly short career-focused programs, but specific fit for career changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and format.

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 at (209) 676-3341 for program-specific certification information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Carrington College-Stockton at (209) 676-3341 or through its website, https://carrington.edu/.

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

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?450696 can be used to compare institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Stockton, CA

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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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