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Laurus College
San Luis Obispo, California · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 81 Higuera St Ste 110, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 · Phone: (805) 267-1690 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Laurus College is a private for-profit trade school in San Luis Obispo, California, offering medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Laurus College is $32,416 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,896; completion rate versus the state average is not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Laurus College is $27,256, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 67.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $43,800 | $61,810 | $80,630 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 35 | $27,910 | $21,052 | $32,416 |
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
Laurus College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in San Luis Obispo, California. It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus is best known for its medical billing & coding programs, which account for its full program offering (35 completers reported).
Federal data shows some outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.2%. Median debt among graduates is $32,416, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,896. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $27,256, and 67.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students attend this campus.
This campus centers on a single program family — medical billing and coding — which suggests it may suit students seeking focused, career-specific training rather than a broad associate-degree pathway. Whether this fits an adult career changer depends on program length and schedule details not included in this data; the school should be contacted directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and review updated federal outcome data, check the Distance Education Accrediting Commission's records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Laurus College offers medical billing & coding programs, its only reported program family, with 35 completers in the most recent data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Laurus College is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, 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 students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported in federal data; the state average completion rate is 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates of Laurus College is $32,416, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry for graduates are $30,896, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $27,256.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Laurus College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs, aid eligibility, and program structure compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (805) 267-1690 or visit https://www.lauruscollege.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?454786.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this school fits an adult career changer is not reported in federal data based on program length or schedule; contact the school directly to discuss fit.
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 for program-specific certification information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Laurus College at (805) 267-1690 or through its website, https://www.lauruscollege.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; check the College Scorecard to compare similar institutions.
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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.