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PiBerry Institute
Homestead, Florida · Private for-profit career college
Address: 30356 Old Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033 · Phone: (305) 245-2581 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education.
PiBerry Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Homestead, FL offering CNA classes and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Federal outcome data on completion rate comparison, median graduate debt, and median earnings is not reported for this campus, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A state average completion rate of 70.5% is on record for comparison purposes.
Cost of attendance and Pell Grant recipient share are not reported in federal data for PiBerry Institute; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school is Title IV eligible.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $34,350 | $37,510 | $42,310 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,450 | $61,770 | $64,710 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | 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.
About this school
PiBerry Institute is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Homestead, Florida, in a large suburb setting. The school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus awards two program families: CNA classes and LPN/LVN programs, with 23 completers in CNA classes and 13 in LPN/LVN programs recently.
Federal data reports 36 trade completers at this campus. A state average completion rate of 70.5% is on record, but how PiBerry's own completion rate compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, and annual cost of attendance are also not reported for this campus in federal data, as is the share of students receiving Pell Grants.
Based on the program families offered, CNA classes and LPN/LVN training are typically shorter, health-care entry programs that can suit career changers or adults looking to enter the workforce relatively quickly, though exact program lengths are not stated here. Anyone considering this school should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
PiBerry Institute offers CNA classes and LPN/LVN programs, with 23 CNA completers and 13 LPN/LVN completers reported.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, PiBerry Institute 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, PiBerry Institute is Title IV eligible, so students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus's specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 70.5% for reference.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (305) 245-2581 or check the College Scorecard link for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
PiBerry Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and financial aid eligibility differently than public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?488147.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The CNA and LPN/LVN program families offered are common entry points into health-care careers, though specific fit for career changers depends on program length and schedule details not reported here; contact the school to discuss.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
The specific licensing or certification requirements after completing CNA or LPN/LVN programs are not detailed in this data; contact the school directly for current licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach PiBerry Institute by phone at (305) 245-2581 or visit their website at https://www.piberry.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.
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.