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Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 3000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304 · Phone: (661) 404-7575 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit trade school in Bakersfield, California offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 49.6% completion rate versus a 64.2% state average, with graduates carrying a median debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $41,472 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at this campus is $53,874, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 46.3% of students receiving 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 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $42,850 | $55,110 | $65,590 |
| Surgical technologists | $49,140 | $81,310 | $99,260 |
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, 1–2 years | 17 | $22,520 | $20,461 | $9,319 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | $20,371 | $23,166 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $22,520 | $20,461 | $9,319 |
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
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield is a private for-profit trade school in Bakersfield, California, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. The campus participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for programs. The school's most commonly awarded programs are medical assistant training, medical billing and coding, and pharmacy technician programs, with a total of four program families offered across roughly 493 undergraduate students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 49.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after enrollment were reported at $41,472. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $53,874, and 46.3% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Placement rate data is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing short, focused allied-health certificate programs such as medical assisting or pharmacy technician training rather than multi-year associate degrees, though program length details are not specified here. Career changers interested in healthcare support roles may want to review program-specific details directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, pharmacy technician programs, and surgical technician programs, totaling four program families. Medical assistant training is the largest, with 17 completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 49.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $9,500, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $41,472 in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $53,874.
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 tuition levels and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (661) 404-7575 or visit https://www.success.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497338.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on shorter allied-health certificate programs like medical assisting and pharmacy technician training may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.
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 directly to ask about specific program credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (661) 404-7575 or through its website at https://www.success.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; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497338 can be used 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.