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Stanbridge University
Irvine, California · Private for-profit university
Address: 2041 Business Ctr Dr Ste 107, Irvine, CA 92612 · Phone: 94979490905104 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Stanbridge University is a private for-profit trade and career school in Irvine, California, offering LPN/LVN and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
The state average completion rate is 64.2%, though this campus's own completion rate is not reported; median graduate debt is $20,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $62,144, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Stanbridge University is $49,714, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 61.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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, 2–4 years | 235 | $47,562 | $43,868 | $19,996 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 93 | $48,104 | $60,987 | $28,326 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 82 | $48,104 | $60,987 | $28,326 |
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
Stanbridge University is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Irvine, California. It participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school holds accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, along with program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Its most-awarded trade programs are LPN/LVN programs (235 completers) and medical assistant programs (175 completers), out of 410 total trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 2,643.
On outcomes, the state average completion rate is reported at 64.2%, 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 $20,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $62,144. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $49,714, and 61.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
Given the program mix of LPN/LVN and medical assistant training, this campus may suit students seeking focused healthcare career-entry programs rather than long, multi-year associate degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including career changers, should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accrediting bodies and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current federal outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Stanbridge University's most-awarded trade programs are LPN/LVN programs (235 completers) and medical assistant programs (175 completers), within the lpn-programs and medical-assistant-programs families. It offers a total of 3 programs in these areas.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Stanbridge University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. It also holds program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible 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 and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is reported at 64.2%. Check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Stanbridge University carry a median debt of $20,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $62,144 for this campus.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported at $49,714.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Stanbridge University is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, ownership structure, and how aid is administered compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at the number or website provided to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the listed accrediting bodies and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?446561.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers healthcare-focused programs such as LPN/LVN and medical assistant training, which may appeal to career changers, though specific fit factors like schedule flexibility are not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at its listed phone number or website for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Stanbridge University by phone at 94979490905104 or visit its website at https://www.stanbridge.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.
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.