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Concorde Career College-San Diego
San Diego, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92113 · Phone: (619) 688-0800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Concorde Career College-San Diego is a private for-profit trade school in San Diego, California offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by ABHES and ACCSC.
Concorde Career College-San Diego reports a 76.2% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, median graduate debt of $9,500, and median earnings of $39,169 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Concorde Career College-San Diego is reported at $30,461, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 70.2% 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 |
| Surgical technologists | $49,140 | $81,310 | $99,260 |
| Dental hygienists | $102,090 | $124,930 | $132,120 |
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, 300–899 hours | 193 | $25,510 | $23,189 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 123 | $21,079 | $21,935 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 36 | $48,862 | $57,318 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 25 | $49,183 | $35,060 | $19,859 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 24 | $75,333 | $66,821 | $26,125 |
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
Concorde Career College-San Diego is a private for-profit trade school located in San Diego, California. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for tuition. It holds accreditation from multiple bodies, including the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The campus offers programs across several health-focused trade families, with the most-awarded programs being medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and surgical technologist programs.
According to federal data, the campus completion rate is 76.2%, which is above the state average of 64.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,169. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,461, and 70.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with substantial financial need.
This campus appears geared toward students seeking focused, health-services training rather than broad academic degrees, based on its program families in medical and dental assisting and surgical technology. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm schedules and program duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, and surgical technology, among others, with medical assistant programs being the largest by enrollment (229 completers). It has five program families reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with accreditation status listed as "Accredited." Accreditors include the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid. Federal data shows 70.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 76.2%, compared to a state average of 64.2%, placing this campus above the state average per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,169, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported cost of attendance is $30,461 per year.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which typically means it operates on a tuition-driven business model distinct from public or non-profit institutions; students should weigh cost against outcomes data provided here.
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 (619) 688-0800 or visit its website for program duration details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?120661.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus's program families in medical assisting, dental assisting, and surgical technology suggest a focus on health-services training, though specific fit for career changers depends on program length and format not reported in this data; contact the school to discuss options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Concorde Career College-San Diego at (619) 688-0800 or visit https://www.concorde.edu/campus/san-diego-california for application details.
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 link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings 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.