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The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest
Houston, Texas · Private for-profit
Address: 12230 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092 · Phone: (713) 425-3100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, TX offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and radiology programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
The state average completion rate is 63.5%, though this campus's own rate isn't reported; graduates carry a median debt of $9,500 and earn a median of $33,070 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is $33,383, federal financial aid can be used here, and 64.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| 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 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 617 | $22,814 | $23,535 | $9,428 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 158 | $22,834 | $25,739 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 111 | $21,679 | $21,744 | $6,361 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 87 | $26,112 | $27,261 | $15,636 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 61 | $38,184 | $35,274 | $25,510 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 35 | $38,184 | $35,274 | $25,510 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | $39,909 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $38,184 | $35,274 | $25,510 |
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
The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is a private for-profit trade school located in Houston, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV eligible). The campus awards a range of health-focused career programs, with the most common being medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and radiology & sonography programs, among eight program families offered in total.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate for similar programs in Texas is 63.5%, though this campus's own completion rate compared to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $33,070. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,383, and 64.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, with over 4,500 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 trade program completers, appears to serve a large-city population pursuing healthcare career training. Whether programs run as short certificates or longer associate-level tracks is not detailed in the data provided, so prospective students—including adult career changers—should confirm program length and schedule directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers eight program families, most notably medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate in Texas is 63.5%, but this campus's specific completion rate and comparison to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $33,070, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $33,383.
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, financial aid terms, and institutional priorities compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are 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 verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?392257.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
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 for program-specific details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school at (713) 425-3100 or visit https://www.chcp.edu/ for application information.
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 to compare institutions 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.