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Goodwin University
East Hartford, Connecticut · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118 · Phone: (860) 528-4111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Occupational Therapy Association; May 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation. 5 sanction actions in the window.
Goodwin University is a private non-profit trade school in East Hartford, CT offering medical assistant, dental hygiene, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Goodwin University is $33,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,596; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 71.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Goodwin University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 54.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $38,480 | $47,430 | $50,210 |
| Dental hygienists | $87,190 | $100,690 | $103,380 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,490 | $60,940 | $76,160 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Connecticut (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 | Associate degree | 23 | $30,733 | $35,157 | $25,830 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $49,296 | $47,260 | $12,039 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $32,294 | $33,993 | $18,637 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $30,733 | $35,157 | $25,830 |
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
Goodwin University is a private non-profit trade and career school located in East Hartford, Connecticut. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for programs. Goodwin is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, along with several program-specific accreditors including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, and others tied to its health-focused offerings. The campus's top trade programs by completions are medical assistant programs (41 completers), dental hygiene programs (20 completers), and medical billing & coding programs (15 completers), out of 76 total trade completers reported.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 71.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is reported at $33,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $43,596. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 54.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of students with financial need.
This campus may suit students interested in health-related trade credentials such as medical assisting, dental hygiene, or medical billing and coding, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Career changers should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes using the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since not all figures — including cost and campus-specific completion rate — are reported in the available federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Goodwin University's top trade programs are medical assistant programs, dental hygiene programs, and medical billing & coding programs, based on completions data. The school reports 5 program families in total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Goodwin University is accredited, primarily by the New England Commission of Higher Education. It also holds program-specific accreditations from bodies such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 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 FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used. About 54.4% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 71.5%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $33,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $43,596, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (860) 528-4111 or visit https://www.goodwin.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Goodwin University is a private non-profit school. Non-profit status can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared to for-profit schools, though specific comparisons are not detailed in this data.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors, including the New England Commission of Higher Education, and review outcomes data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?129154.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers health-related trade credentials like medical assisting and dental hygiene, which may appeal to career changers, but specific program lengths and scheduling details are not reported here. Contact the school directly to discuss fit for your situation.
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 (860) 528-4111 or visit https://www.goodwin.edu/ for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Goodwin University at (860) 528-4111 or through its website at https://www.goodwin.edu/.
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 at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?129154 to compare outcomes 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.