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MedQuest College

Louisville, Kentucky · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsLPN / LVN programsRadiology & sonography programs
59%completion rate · Kentucky avg 56%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$29,291median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,014annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 120, Louisville, KY 40223 · Phone: (502) 245-6177 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
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.

MedQuest College is a private for-profit trade school in Louisville, Kentucky offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and LPN programs, accredited by ABHES and CODA.

MedQuest College has a 59.3% completion rate versus a 55.5% state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, 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 at MedQuest College is $26,014, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 72.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
MedQuest College MedQuest College: 59.3% 59.3% Kentucky average Kentucky average: 55.5% 55.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$32,950$39,270$45,940
Dental assistants$35,600$47,730$56,760
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,420$60,460$65,090
Radiologic technologists and technicians$51,740$69,670$81,370

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (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, 1–2 years 137 $26,570 not reported $9,115
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 132 $24,094 $24,525 $9,176
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 96 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 24 not reported not reported not reported

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

MedQuest College is a private for-profit trade school in Louisville, Kentucky, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards programs across four families, most commonly medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and LPN / LVN programs.

Federal data show a completion rate of 59.3%, near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is $26,014, and 72.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollees.

With 389 trade completers among 524 undergraduates, this campus serves students pursuing focused, career-oriented health programs rather than broad academic degrees. The concentration in medical assistant, dental assistant, and LPN programs suggests a setting oriented toward relatively short, occupation-specific training, which may suit adult learners or career changers, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditors named above and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

MedQuest College offers four program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and LPN / LVN programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, MedQuest College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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

The completion rate is 59.3%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, 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?

The annual cost of attendance is $26,014.

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

MedQuest College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and available aid compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (502) 245-6177 or visit its website for specifics.

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

You can confirm accreditation through ABHES and CODA, and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484066.

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

The school's focus on medical assistant, dental assistant, and LPN training suggests a career-training orientation, though specific fit for adult learners is not detailed in the data; contact the school for enrollment guidance.

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 MedQuest College directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach MedQuest College at (502) 245-6177 or through its website, https://medquestcollege.edu/.

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

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?484066 to compare outcomes across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Louisville, KY

See all trade and career schools in Kentucky 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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