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Medical Career Institute
Ocean, New Jersey · Private for-profit career college
Address: 901 West Park Avenue St 201, Ocean, NJ 07712 · Phone: (732) 695-1190 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Medical Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Ocean, NJ offering surgical technologist, radiology & sonography, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Medical Career Institute has a 100.0% completion rate, above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, and graduates carry a median debt of $10,836, 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 for this campus in federal data. Medical Career Institute participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 6.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgical technologists | $48,270 | $77,200 | $85,700 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $71,770 | $95,000 | $103,510 |
| Medical assistants | $37,010 | $47,210 | $49,920 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 26 | $41,278 | not reported | $12,404 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 2–4 years | 20 | $41,278 | not reported | $12,404 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | $29,993 | $26,933 | $5,339 |
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
Medical Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Ocean, NJ. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and is approved for federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. The campus focuses on healthcare training, with its top programs being surgical technologist programs, radiology & sonography programs, and medical assistant programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 100.0%, which is above the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,836. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 6.2% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a relatively low share of low-income enrollment compared to some other trade campuses.
This school may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in surgical technology, radiology, or medical assisting rather than a multi-year associate degree path; program length details are not specified in the data provided, so applicants should confirm timelines directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Medical Career Institute offers surgical technologist programs, radiology & sonography programs, and medical assistant programs, totaling 3 program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school 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 New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,836, per federal data.
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 the school at (732) 695-1190 or visit https://www.mcinj.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition rates and how financial aid and outcomes are regulated compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; 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 Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?479965.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focused healthcare programs in surgical technology, radiology, and medical assisting may suit career changers seeking targeted training, though specific scheduling or format details for adult learners are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not specified in this data; contact the school directly to learn about credentialing needed for surgical tech, radiology, or medical assistant roles.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Medical Career Institute at (732) 695-1190 or through their website at https://www.mcinj.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?479965 to compare outcomes 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.