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PCI Health Training Center

Dallas, Texas · Private for-profit

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schools
86%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$7,943median debt of graduates
$31,999median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,096median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$26,471annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 8101 John Carpenter Fwy, Dallas, TX 75247 · Phone: 2146300568207 · 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.

PCI Health Training Center is a private for-profit trade school in Dallas, Texas, offering medical assistant and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, PCI Health Training Center has an 86.0% completion rate versus a 63.5% Texas state average, with median graduate debt of $7,943 and median earnings of $34,096 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at PCI Health Training Center is $26,471, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 88.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
PCI Health Training C… PCI Health Training C…: 86% 86% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 203 $23,919 $24,048 $8,498
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 35 $23,277 $23,719 $8,095

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

PCI Health Training Center is a private for-profit trade school in Dallas, Texas, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The school participates in federal student aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its two program families are medical assistant programs and dental assistant schools, with medical assistant training being the larger of the two by completions.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 86.0%, above the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,943, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $34,096. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $26,471, and 88.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with substantial financial need. Program-length details beyond completion counts are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Based on its program mix — short, credential-focused medical and dental assistant training rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees — this campus may suit students seeking a faster path into a healthcare support role, including adult career changers, though the data provided does not confirm program duration or scheduling formats. Prospective students should independently verify current accreditation status with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since figures can change and some details, such as exact program length, are not reported here.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

PCI Health Training Center offers medical assistant programs and dental assistant schools. Medical assistant training is the larger program, with 203 reported completers compared to 35 for dental assistant training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

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

Yes, PCI Health Training Center participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 86.0%, which is above the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $7,943.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,096.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported at $26,471.

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

PCI Health Training Center is a private for-profit school. Control type can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and institutional accountability, so it's worth confirming details directly with the school.

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 the phone number or website listed to confirm current program durations.

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

You can verify accreditation with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?369783.

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

The school's focus on short, credential-based medical and dental assistant training may suit career changers seeking a faster path into healthcare support roles, though specific program length and scheduling details are not reported in federal data.

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 directly to confirm what credential, if any, follows program completion.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact PCI Health Training Center by phone at 2146300568207 or visit its website at https://www.pcihealth.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?369783 to compare similar programs in the Dallas area.

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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