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Midwest Institute
Earth City, Missouri · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4260 Shoreline Drive, Earth City, MO 63045 · Phone: (314) 344-4440 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Midwest Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Earth City, Missouri offering dental assistant, medical assistant, and massage therapy programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Midwest Institute has a 54.5% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $30,414 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Midwest Institute is $22,631, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 49.6% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $36,580 | $45,970 | $50,150 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
| Massage therapists | $43,680 | $62,050 | $83,190 |
| Surgical technologists | $44,930 | $61,120 | $68,410 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $26,220 | $25,194 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $26,093 | $23,906 | $9,500 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $16,509 | $20,921 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $27,891 | $29,685 | $30,500 |
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
Midwest Institute is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Earth City, Missouri. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and is approved for federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers four program families, with the highest enrollment in dental assistant schools, medical assistant programs, and massage therapy schools, along with surgical tech programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 54.5%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,414. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,631, and 49.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid. Enrollment stands at 177 undergraduates, with 66 recorded trade completers.
This campus is set in a large suburb and offers programs concentrated in allied health and personal-care trades, which may suit students seeking focused, career-specific training rather than a traditional multi-year degree path. Whether a specific program fits a career changer's goals depends on program length and format, which are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Midwest Institute offers four program families: dental assistant schools, medical assistant programs, massage therapy schools, and surgical tech programs. Dental assistant schools has the highest enrollment among these at 23 students.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Midwest Institute 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 campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. About 49.6% of students here receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 54.5%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
The median debt for graduates is $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $30,414.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $22,631.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Midwest Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (314) 344-4440 or visit midwestinstitute.com for program length details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review completion, debt, and earnings figures on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?178183.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not directly reported in federal data; the program mix in allied health and personal-care trades suggests career-focused training, but fit for adult learners should be confirmed with the school.
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 at (314) 344-4440 for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Midwest Institute at (314) 344-4440 or through its website at https://midwestinstitute.com/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?178183 to compare similar programs in the area.
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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.