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The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston

Houston, Texas · Private for-profit

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsRadiology & sonography programsMedical billing & coding programs
69%completion rate · Texas avg 64%
$9,500median debt of graduates
$31,970median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$33,070median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,792annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 7322 Southwest Freeway Suite 110, Houston, TX 77074 · Phone: (713) 470-2427 · 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-Southwest Houston is a private for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas, offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and radiology programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 69.3% of students complete their program here versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $33,070 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston is $33,792, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 71.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
The College of Health… The College of Health…: 69.3% 69.3% 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
Dental assistants$35,400$45,430$48,280
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,550$78,630$93,830
Medical records specialists$34,440$48,860$63,970

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 287 $22,814 $23,535 $9,428
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 50 $26,112 $27,261 $15,636
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 50 $21,679 $21,744 $6,361
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 34 $22,834 $25,739 $9,500

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-Southwest Houston is a private for-profit trade school located in Houston, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards four program families, with the most common being medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and radiology & sonography programs, serving 681 undergraduate students.

According to federal data, 69.3% of students complete their program here, compared to a state average of 63.5%, placing this campus above the state average. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,070. The annual cost of attendance is $33,792, and 71.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.

This campus may suit students seeking focused, health care-related career training in fields such as medical assisting, dental assisting, or radiology, particularly those looking for programs shorter than a traditional four-year degree. Program length details beyond enrollment and completion figures are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school, since federal data can change year to year.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The campus offers four program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and radiology & sonography programs, along with medical billing and coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it 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, meaning 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 69.3%, which is above the state average of 63.5%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $9,500.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $33,070.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $33,792.

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 funding sources 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 at (713) 470-2427 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 check outcomes at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447591.

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

Specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data, but the school offers focused health care training programs; contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and program 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 at (713) 470-2427 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (713) 470-2427 or visit their website at 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; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447591 can be used to compare 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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