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Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051 · Phone: (860) 515-3800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Charter Oak State College is a public trade/career school in New Britain, CT offering medical billing & coding and medical assistant programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Charter Oak State College carry a median debt of $18,683 and earn a median of $64,209 ten years after entry; campus completion rate versus the state average of 71.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Charter Oak State College in federal data; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 44.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $40,490 | $60,940 | $76,160 |
| Medical assistants | $38,480 | $47,430 | $50,210 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Connecticut (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | 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
Charter Oak State College is a public college located in New Britain, Connecticut. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus's most-awarded trade-oriented programs are medical billing & coding (9 completions) and medical assistant programs (7 completions), out of 16 total trade completers reported.
Federal data show a state average completion rate of 71.5% for comparable programs in Connecticut, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $18,683, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $64,209. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend this campus.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused, job-oriented credentials in medical billing/coding or medical assisting, though specific program lengths are not detailed here, so those weighing a fit as a career-changer should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the school's accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures — such as campus-level completion rate and cost — are not reported for this campus in available federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Charter Oak State College's trade-oriented offerings include medical billing & coding programs (9 completions) and medical assistant programs (7 completions), totaling 16 trade completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 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-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for Connecticut is 71.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $18,683, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $64,209, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (860) 515-3800 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Charter Oak State College is a public institution, which typically means state oversight and often lower published tuition rates than for-profit schools, though specific costs here are not reported.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?128780).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; reach out to the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school for details specific to medical billing/coding or medical assistant tracks.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Charter Oak State College at (860) 515-3800 or through its website, https://www.charteroak.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data for nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not included here; use the College Scorecard to compare campuses directly.
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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.