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Radford University
Radford, Virginia · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142 · Phone: (540) 831-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Radford University is a public trade and career school in Radford, VA offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Radford University carry a median debt of $24,000 and earn a median of $53,739 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Radford University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 37.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,090 | $44,740 | $46,570 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 13 | $48,523 | $50,952 | $20,000 |
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
Radford University is a public university located in Radford, Virginia. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its trade-oriented offering centers on medical assistant programs, which produced 13 completers in the reporting period.
Federal data reports some but not all outcome figures for this campus. The completion rate for this campus specifically is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 57.1%, and how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $24,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,739. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.1% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students on this campus of roughly 6,038 undergraduates.
Given the small scale of the medical assistant program relative to the university's broader enrollment, this listing may suit students seeking a short, focused credential within a larger public university setting rather than a dedicated vocational campus. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school for program length and cost details not reported in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Radford University's trade-oriented offering is medical assistant programs, which had 13 completers in the reported period.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Radford University is accredited, with accreditors including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools among several program-specific bodies.
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 here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 57.1%, but the comparison itself is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $24,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,739, 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 (540) 831-5000 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Radford University is a public institution, which typically means state funding supports lower tuition rates compared to for-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 to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review accreditation and outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?233277.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for career changers cannot be determined from this data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
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 for specifics on the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Radford University at (540) 831-5000 or visit https://www.radford.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools offering medical assistant programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.