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Medical Training College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsMassage therapy schoolsDental assistant schools
58%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
$5,845median debt of graduates
$27,159median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$30,894median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,993annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 10525 Plaza Americana Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 · Phone: (225) 926-5820 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education.
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.

Medical Training College is a private for-profit trade school in Baton Rouge, LA offering medical assistant, massage therapy, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Medical Training College has a 58.1% completion rate near the state average of 59.2%, median graduate debt of $5,845, and median earnings of $30,894 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Medical Training College is $26,993, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 70.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Medical Training Coll… Medical Training Coll…: 58.1% 58.1% Louisiana average Louisiana average: 59.2% 59.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$28,970$36,320$38,550
Massage therapists$18,080$36,480$48,300
Dental assistants$31,050$44,090$46,630

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 47 $22,761 $19,626 $5,800
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 35 $19,282 $17,901 $5,940
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 $21,040 $21,292 $5,623

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

Medical Training College is a private for-profit trade school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students who attend. The campus's most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs, massage therapy schools, and dental assistant schools, with medical assistant programs being the largest by completions.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 58.1%, which is near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,845, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,894. The annual cost of attendance is $26,993, and 70.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need. Enrollment stands at 164 undergraduates, with 99 trade program completers reported.

This campus operates in a midsize city setting and may suit students seeking focused, program-specific training in medical, massage therapy, or dental assisting fields rather than a broad academic path; program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can check with the Council on Occupational Education and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this institution before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Medical Training College offers medical assistant programs, massage therapy schools, and dental assistant schools, with medical assistant programs being the largest by completions (47).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 58.1%, which is near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $5,845, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,894.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $26,993.

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

Medical Training College is a private for-profit school; this can affect cost structure and financial aid eligibility 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 (225) 926-5820 or visit https://www.mtcbr.com/ for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?436650.

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

The campus offers focused programs in medical assisting, massage therapy, and dental assisting, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported here; contact the school directly to discuss options.

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 or check with Louisiana's relevant licensing board for specifics.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Medical Training College at (225) 926-5820 or through its website at https://www.mtcbr.com/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?436650 to compare similar institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Baton Rouge, LA

See all trade and career schools in Louisiana or search by ZIP code.

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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