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Herzing University-Akron
Akron, Ohio · Private non-profit university
Address: 1600 South Arlington Street, Suite 100, Akron, OH 44306 · Phone: (330) 724-1600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Herzing University-Akron is a private non-profit trade school in Akron, Ohio offering medical billing & coding and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Herzing University-Akron carry a median debt of $21,500 and earn a median of $36,909 ten years after entry; the school's completion rate versus the 68.8% state average is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Herzing University-Akron; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in federal financial aid, and about 76.4% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $38,060 | $50,990 | $63,510 |
| Medical assistants | $36,050 | $42,810 | $46,270 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Ohio (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | $24,006 | $25,580 | $18,240 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $26,317 | $25,932 | $18,701 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 1 | $27,775 | $27,841 | $25,615 |
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
Herzing University-Akron is a private non-profit trade and career campus located in Akron, Ohio, a large suburb setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help cover costs. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with nursing-specific programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The campus's most-awarded trade programs are medical billing & coding (8 completions) and medical assistant programs (6 completions), drawn from a total of 3 program families and 14 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 391.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate is 68.8%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $21,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $36,909. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 76.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely lower-income student population.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused healthcare administrative and clinical-support roles, such as medical billing, coding, or assisting, rather than longer degree pathways, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should independently verify accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and review the full outcomes record on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Herzing University-Akron's top trade programs are medical billing & coding (8 completions) and medical assistant programs (6 completions), across 3 total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data; the Ohio state average completion rate is 68.8%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $21,500, 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 $36,909.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Herzing University-Akron is a private non-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing structure and institutional mission compared with for-profit or public schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (330) 724-1600 or visit its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?200785.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused healthcare administrative programs like medical billing, coding, and medical assisting, though specific schedule or length details for adult learners are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Herzing University-Akron at (330) 724-1600 or through its website, https://www.herzing.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for comparable listings.
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.