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State Career College
Gurnee, Illinois · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 3575 Grand Avenue Suite C - 1,2,3, Gurnee, IL 60061 · Phone: (847) 693-3838 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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State Career College is a private for-profit trade school in Gurnee, Illinois offering medical assistant and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
State Career College has a 74.3% completion rate, above the Illinois state average of 58.4%, and graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at State Career College is $33,771, and federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, with 54.3% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,400 | $46,090 | $49,460 |
| Dental assistants | $37,360 | $48,610 | $56,860 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Illinois (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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $24,568 | $24,863 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | 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
State Career College is a private for-profit trade school located in Gurnee, Illinois. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus's most common programs are medical assistant programs (17 completers) and dental assistant schools (2 completers), serving an undergraduate enrollment of 185 students.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 74.3%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,771, and 54.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus, situated in a large suburb, appears geared toward students pursuing focused, career-specific credentials in medical and dental assisting rather than multi-year degree programs, based on the program families offered. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here; contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the College Scorecard at the link provided or contact the accreditor directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
State Career College offers medical assistant programs (17 completers) and dental assistant schools (2 completers), for a total of two program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA loans and Pell Grants. About 54.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 74.3%, which is above the Illinois state average of 58.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for the most current figures.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,771.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
State Career College is a private for-profit institution. Control type can affect tuition costs, aid packaging, and institutional accountability, so it's worth comparing against public or non-profit alternatives.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (847) 693-3838 or visit their website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?462053.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to judge career-changer fit are not reported here; contact the school directly at (847) 693-3838 to discuss 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 or check state licensing boards for medical and dental assisting requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach State Career College by phone at (847) 693-3838 or through its website at https://www.statecareercollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across similar programs in the area.
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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.