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Concorde Career Institute-Tampa
Tampa, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 4202 W Spruce, Tampa, FL 33607 · Phone: (813) 874-0094 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Concorde Career Institute-Tampa is a private for-profit trade school in Tampa, FL offering dental assistant, medical assistant, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by ABHES and ACCSC.
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa has a 56.4% completion rate, below the Florida state average of 70.5%; median graduate debt is $9,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,288, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Concorde Career Institute-Tampa is $31,490, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid programs, with about 64.6% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Dental hygienists | $75,960 | $91,980 | $96,060 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,270 | $62,440 | $75,170 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $35,760 | $43,590 | $47,570 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 89 | $25,212 | $24,808 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 59 | $24,423 | $23,561 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $53,767 | $54,748 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $53,767 | $54,748 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | $24,423 | $23,561 | $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.
About this school
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa is a private for-profit trade school located in Tampa, Florida. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Its most-awarded programs are dental assistant schools, medical assistant programs, and dental hygiene programs, alongside radiology tech, surgical tech, and pharmacy tech offerings.
Federal data show a completion rate of 56.4%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $36,288. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $31,490. About 64.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus centers on healthcare-support programs such as dental and medical assisting, which are generally shorter, career-focused credentials rather than multi-year associate degrees; exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. This structure may suit adults seeking a defined entry point into healthcare fields, though prospective students should weigh the below-average completion rate and cost against expected earnings. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most up-to-date figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Concorde Career Institute-Tampa offers six program families, most notably dental assistant schools, medical assistant programs, and dental hygiene programs, along with radiology tech, surgical tech, and pharmacy tech programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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 and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 56.4%, which is below the Florida state average of 70.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,288, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed as $31,490.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can mean higher costs and different aid dynamics compared to public institutions; prospective students should compare cost and outcome data carefully.
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 (813) 874-0094 or via its website for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?133863.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The healthcare-support focus (dental and medical assisting) suggests shorter, career-focused training, which may appeal to career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules 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 at (813) 874-0094 for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Concorde Career Institute-Tampa by phone at (813) 874-0094 or through its website at https://www.concorde.edu/campus/tampa-florida.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?133863 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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.