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The College of Health Care Professions-Austin

Austin, Texas · Private for-profit

Medical assistant programsRadiology & sonography programsDental assistant schoolsSurgical technologist programsMedical billing & coding programsEMT & paramedic training
64%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$9,120median debt of graduates
$34,375median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,922median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,369annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180, Austin, TX 78723 · Phone: (512) 617-5700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
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.

The College of Health Care Professions-Austin is a private for-profit trade school in Austin, TX offering medical assistant, radiology & sonography, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 63.6% completion rate (near the Texas average of 63.5%), a median graduate debt of $9,120, and median earnings of $38,922 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at The College of Health Care Professions-Austin is $32,369, federal financial aid can be used here, and 67.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
The College of Health… The College of Health…: 63.6% 63.6% Texas average Texas average: 63.5% 63.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,550$78,630$93,830
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280
Surgical technologists$39,950$65,220$80,790
Medical records specialists$34,440$48,860$63,970
Emergency medical technicians$30,320$37,260$44,240

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 245 $26,464 $25,438 $8,598
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 58 $29,925 $31,265 $15,589
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 48 $26,309 $20,596 $8,859
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 31 $35,736 $37,208 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 16 $35,736 $37,208 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 $27,453 $29,322 $9,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 2 $29,925 $31,265 $15,589

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

The College of Health Care Professions-Austin is a private for-profit trade school located in Austin, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers 7 program families, most notably medical assistant programs, radiology & sonography programs, and dental assistant schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 63.6%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,120, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,922. The annual cost of attendance is $32,369, and 67.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.

This campus may suit students interested in focused, career-oriented training in allied health fields such as medical assisting, radiology, and dental assisting, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Adults considering a career change should verify current program offerings, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, prospective students can check with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers 7 program families, with the largest programs being medical assistant programs, radiology & sonography programs, and dental assistant schools.

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 campus participates in Title IV federal financial 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 is 63.6%, which is near the Texas state average of 63.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates of this campus is $9,120, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,922.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is $32,369, according to federal data.

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 costs and the type of financial aid available 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 (512) 617-5700 or visit https://www.chcp.edu/ for details.

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 federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?437635.

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

The data does not specify program formats or schedules for adult learners, so this is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (512) 617-5700 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach The College of Health Care Professions-Austin at (512) 617-5700 or through its website, https://www.chcp.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?437635 to compare similar institutions.

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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