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Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, California · Private for-profit career college

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsDental hygiene programsPharmacy technician programs
84%completion rate · California avg 64%
$13,000median debt of graduates
$42,232median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$45,711median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$29,040annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu (Accredited)
Address: 12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101, Garden Grove, CA 92840 · Phone: (714) 703-1900 · 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.

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is a private for-profit trade school in Garden Grove, California, offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by ACCSC.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has an 84.4% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $13,000 and median earnings of $45,711 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is reported at $29,040, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 66.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Concorde Career Colle… Concorde Career Colle…: 84.4% 84.4% 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
Dental hygienists$102,090$124,930$132,120
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 174 $25,438 $23,605 $9,500
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 93 $23,958 $25,093 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 38 $57,418 $53,608 $27,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 23 $63,251 $69,817 $26,125
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 19 $25,438 $23,605 $9,500

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

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Garden Grove, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with additional program-specific accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's top programs by completions are medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and dental hygiene programs.

According to federal data, this campus has a completion rate of 84.4%, above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $13,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,711. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $29,040, and 66.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

This campus suits students seeking shorter, career-focused training in medical and dental support fields, including adult learners and career changers, though specific program lengths and scheduling formats are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school, as figures can change year to year.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers programs including medical assistant, dental assistant, dental hygiene, and pharmacy technician training, with a total of 5 program families. Medical assistant programs have the most completers, followed by dental assistant and dental hygiene programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. It also holds specialized accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

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 may use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate at this campus is 84.4%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates of this campus have a median debt of $13,000, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $45,711, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $29,040.

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 cost, financial aid terms, and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (714) 703-1900 or visit its website for details.

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

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the link provided, or by contacting the accrediting agencies directly.

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

The campus offers focused training in medical and dental support fields, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and program-length details for adult learners are not reported for this campus in federal data.

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 or the relevant program's accrediting body for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact the campus at (714) 703-1900 or visit https://www.concorde.edu/campus/garden-grove-california for application information.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at the provided link to compare campuses directly.

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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