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HCI College

West Palm Beach, Florida · Private for-profit

EMT & paramedic trainingMedical assistant programs
100%completion rate · Florida avg 71%
$24,149median debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 1764 North Congress Avenue, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 · Phone: (561) 586-0121 · 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.

HCI College is a private for-profit trade school in West Palm Beach, Florida, offering EMT & paramedic training and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACEN and ACCSC.

HCI College has a 100.0% completion rate versus the Florida state average of 70.5%, and graduates carry a median debt of $24,149, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for HCI College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
HCI College HCI College: 100% 100% Florida average Florida average: 70.5% 70.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Emergency medical technicians$34,120$39,870$47,000
Medical assistants$35,880$43,680$46,800

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 102 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 95 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 42 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 12 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

HCI College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in West Palm Beach, Florida, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for their education. Its most-awarded programs are EMT & paramedic training (239 completions) and medical assistant programs (12 completions), across four total program offerings.

According to federal data, HCI College has a 100.0% completion rate, well above the Florida state average of 70.5%. Median debt among graduates is reported at $24,149. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data, and annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. About 64.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus appears geared toward students pursuing focused, shorter-format training in emergency medical services and medical assisting rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees, based on the program families listed. That structure may suit adults changing careers who want a defined credential path, though prospective students should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the accreditors named above and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

HCI College's most-awarded programs are EMT & paramedic training (239 completions) and medical assistant programs (12 completions), out of four total programs offered.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, HCI College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

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

Yes, HCI College 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 100.0%, which is above the Florida state average of 70.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $24,149.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact HCI College at (561) 586-0121 or visit hci.edu for current tuition figures.

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

HCI College is a private for-profit institution, which can mean different pricing, funding sources, and accountability structures compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is 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 ACEN and ACCSC, and review federal outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

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

The listed programs, EMT & paramedic training and medical assistant training, are focused career-training tracks rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit adults seeking a defined credential path, though specifics should be confirmed with the school.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach HCI College at (561) 586-0121 or through its website, hci.edu, for application details.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard 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.

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