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Fremont University

Cerritos, California · Private for-profit university · Training programs available:

Massage therapy schoolsMedical billing & coding programs
not reportedcompletion rate · California avg 64%
$20,000median debt of graduates
$30,681median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$39,003median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,537annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 18000 Studebaker Road Suite 900A, Cerritos, CA 90703 · Phone: (562) 809-5100 · 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.

Fremont University is a private for-profit trade school in Cerritos, CA offering massage therapy and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by ACCSC and ACCET.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $20,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,003; this campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 64.2% is not reported.

Annual cost of attendance at Fremont University is $39,537, federal financial aid is available (Title IV), and 68.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Massage therapists$34,320$45,970$64,130
Medical records specialists$43,800$61,810$80,630

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
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported $13,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 3 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.

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About this school

Fremont University is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Cerritos, California, a large suburb. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Its most-awarded programs are massage therapy (12 completions) and medical billing & coding (10 completions), out of 22 total trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 157.

Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 64.2%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,003. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $39,537, and 68.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of lower-income enrollment.

Given its focus on shorter, hands-on programs like massage therapy and medical billing & coding, this campus may suit students seeking a direct path into a specific trade rather than a multi-year degree; whether it fits adult career-changers specifically is not detailed in the available data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Fremont University's most-awarded programs are massage therapy (12 completions) and medical billing & coding (10 completions), among 3 program families and 22 total trade completers.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, with a status of "Accredited."

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and 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 of 64.2% are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $20,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $39,003.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $39,537.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Fremont University is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, institutional funding sources, and typically comes with closer federal oversight of outcomes reporting.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (562) 809-5100 or visit its website for program schedules.

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

You can confirm accreditation status with ACCSC and ACCET, and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?372073.

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

The school offers short, trade-focused programs such as massage therapy and medical billing & coding, but specific fit for adult career-changers is not detailed in federal data; contact the school for guidance.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly for details relevant to massage therapy or medical billing & coding careers.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Fremont University at (562) 809-5100 or through its website, https://www.fremont.edu/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the available data; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in California

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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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