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Plaza College
Forest Hills, New York · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 118-33 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 · Phone: (718) 779-1430 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Plaza College is a private for-profit trade school in Forest Hills, NY offering dental hygiene, medical assistant, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Plaza College graduates carry a median debt of $20,751, with median earnings of $31,519 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 64.0% is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Plaza College; the school does participate in federal Title IV aid, and 85% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $77,680 | $106,130 | $121,740 |
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | Associate degree | 72 | not reported | not reported | $24,824 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 28 | $27,695 | $27,427 | $16,591 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 19 | $30,714 | $30,409 | $19,458 |
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
Plaza College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Forest Hills, New York. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for their education. The campus is accredited through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with program-specific accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Its most-awarded programs are dental hygiene, medical assistant training, and medical billing & coding, reflecting a focus on allied health careers.
Federal data shows 119 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 984. The state average completion rate is 64.0 percent, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $20,751, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $31,519. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Eighty-five percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating the student body includes a large share of lower-income learners.
Given its concentration in dental hygiene and medical support fields, this campus may suit students seeking focused allied-health training rather than a broad liberal-arts path; whether these are short certificate programs or associate degrees is not detailed in the data provided. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Plaza College's top programs are dental hygiene, medical assistant training, and medical billing & coding, out of three total program families offered.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Plaza College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported in federal data; the state average completion rate is 64.0%, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $20,751, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $31,519, per 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 at (718) 779-1430 or visit plazacollege.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Plaza College is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid terms compared with public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling flexibility, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school for details specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Plaza College at (718) 779-1430 or through its website, https://www.plazacollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; check the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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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.