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St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsCNA classes
53%completion rate · Missouri avg 69%
$11,750median debt of graduates
$28,788median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,217median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,507annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Missouri State Board of Nursing (Accredited)
Address: 909 South Taylor Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110 · Phone: 31465203002528 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Aug 2025 · Warning · Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; Feb 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation. 2 sanction actions in the window.
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.

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis is a private for-profit trade school in Saint Louis, Missouri offering medical assistant programs and CNA classes, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 53.3% completion rate versus a 69.3% state average, with graduates carrying $11,750 in median debt and earning $32,217 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis is $33,507, and the school participates in federal financial aid programs, with 77.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
St Louis College of H… St Louis College of H…: 53.3% 53.3% Missouri average Missouri average: 69.3% 69.3% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$35,810$40,440$46,600
Nursing assistants$31,350$37,680$41,600

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 39 $23,305 $21,736 $9,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $29,132 $27,181 $18,347

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

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Saint Louis, Missouri. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Its two program families are medical assistant programs and CNA classes, with medical assistant programs (39 completers) and CNA classes (13 completers) as its top programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 53.3%, which is below the state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,750, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,217. The annual cost of attendance is $33,507, and 77.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student population with substantial financial need.

This campus offers short, focused healthcare programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a direct entry point into entry-level medical assistant or nursing assistant work. Career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status and current outcomes through the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since program details such as length and schedule are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers medical assistant programs (39 completers) and CNA classes (13 completers), its two program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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

The completion rate is 53.3%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,750, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,217, per federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $33,507.

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

This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid options, and accreditation oversight compared to public or non-profit institutions.

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 number or website listed to confirm.

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

You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and check outcomes data directly on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?179511.

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

The school's focus on short-cycle healthcare programs like medical assistant training and CNA classes may suit career changers seeking direct entry into healthcare support roles, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported in federal data.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 31465203002528 or visit its website at https://www.slchc.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 federal data; prospective students can compare completion rates, debt, and earnings for other institutions using the College Scorecard.

Other trade and career schools in Saint Louis, MO

See all trade and career schools in Missouri or search by ZIP code.

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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