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Herzing University-Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209 · Phone: (205) 916-2800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Herzing University-Birmingham is a private non-profit trade school in Birmingham, Alabama offering EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Median graduate debt is $21,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $36,909, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 45.5% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Herzing University-Birmingham; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,620 | $37,810 | $44,210 |
| Medical records specialists | $30,250 | $43,810 | $52,040 |
| Medical assistants | $29,630 | $36,100 | $38,360 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 54 | $42,258 | $53,775 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 38 | $42,258 | $53,775 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $24,006 | $25,580 | $18,240 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | $26,317 | $25,932 | $18,701 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | $35,289 | $28,411 | $21,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 4 | $27,775 | $27,841 | $25,615 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $40,143 | $33,077 | $21,456 |
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-Birmingham is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Birmingham, Alabama, a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus awards 7 program families, with the most common being EMT & paramedic training (95 completers), medical billing & coding programs (19 completers), and medical assistant programs (9 completers).
In terms of outcomes, the campus reports 123 trade program completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 442. The state average completion rate is 45.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $21,500, and 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 67.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on programs such as EMT training or medical billing and coding, particularly those seeking a defined career path in healthcare support fields. Because specific program lengths and scheduling formats are not detailed in the available data, prospective students, including adult career-changers, should contact the school directly to confirm program duration and format fit. To verify accreditation status and review the most current federal outcome data, check with the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, or consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Herzing University-Birmingham offers 7 program families, most commonly EMT & paramedic training (95 completers), medical billing & coding (19 completers), and medical assistant programs (9 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing-related programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
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, federal loans, and Pell Grants can be used. About 67.7% of students here 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 and its comparison to the state average of 45.5% are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus 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 for graduates 10 years after entry are $36,909, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 (205) 916-2800 or visit https://www.herzing.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Herzing University-Birmingham is a private non-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing structure and institutional mission compared to for-profit or public schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school to confirm durations for programs like EMT training or medical billing and coding.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?101365.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the presence of shorter, focused programs like EMT training and medical billing/coding suggests options for those seeking defined career paths; contact the school to discuss scheduling and prior credit options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Herzing University-Birmingham at (205) 916-2800 or through its website at https://www.herzing.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.