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Genesis Career College-Lebanon
Lebanon, Tennessee · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1505 Noah Court, Lebanon, TN 37087 · Phone: (470) 259-4514 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Genesis Career College-Lebanon is a private for-profit trade school in Lebanon, Tennessee, offering cosmetology, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Genesis Career College-Lebanon has a 58.6% completion rate, below the Tennessee average of 64.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $24,977 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Genesis Career College-Lebanon is $19,952, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 83.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $25,700 | $31,310 | $39,990 |
| Medical assistants | $34,840 | $39,570 | $45,580 |
| Dental assistants | $37,810 | $46,720 | $59,270 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 41 | $12,647 | $14,246 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | $23,398 | $17,463 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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
Genesis Career College-Lebanon is a private for-profit trade school located in Lebanon, Tennessee. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. The campus offers three program families, most notably cosmetology schools, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools, with cosmetology being the largest by completer count.
Federal data show a completion rate of 58.6%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $24,977. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,952, and 83.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.
This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on career-training programs in cosmetology or medical/dental assisting rather than a multi-year associate degree path; the concentration in cosmetology and allied health suggests a vocational, practice-based setting. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on scheduling and program length details not reported here, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, check the Council on Occupational Education directly and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Genesis Career College-Lebanon offers three program families: cosmetology schools, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools. Cosmetology is the largest, with 41 completers, followed by medical assisting with 29.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational 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, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 58.6%, which is below the Tennessee state average of 64.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt among graduates is $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,977.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,952.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Genesis Career College-Lebanon is a private for-profit school, which can affect the cost, loan terms, and financial aid mix compared to public or non-profit programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (470) 259-4514 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?382780.
Is this school a good fit for an adult career-changer?
The program mix of cosmetology and medical/dental assisting suggests a shorter, hands-on vocational setting, but specific scheduling or program length details for adult learners are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check state licensing boards for cosmetology and medical/dental assisting requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Genesis Career College-Lebanon by phone at (470) 259-4514 or through its website at https://www.genesiscareer.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in federal data provided here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?382780 to compare similar institutions.
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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.