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The College of Westchester
White Plains, New York · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 325 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606 · Phone: (914) 948-4442 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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The College of Westchester is a private for-profit trade school in White Plains, NY offering medical assistant and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.0%, though this campus's own completion rate is not reported; graduates carry a median debt of $26,967 and earn a median of $42,215 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 62.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | Associate degree | 53 | $29,393 | $29,250 | $18,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 33 | not reported | $35,954 | $25,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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
The College of Westchester is a private for-profit trade and career school located in White Plains, New York. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the school participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding to help pay for their education. The campus, set in a small city locale, most commonly awards credentials in medical assistant programs and medical billing & coding programs, with a total of three program families offered.
Federal data shows the college's completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.0%, and no direct comparison figure was provided. Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $26,967. Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $42,215. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 62.3% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a large share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid. Undergraduate enrollment stands at 759 students, with 88 trade program completers recorded.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, program-specific training in healthcare administrative fields such as medical assisting or billing and coding, particularly those pursuing a shorter, career-focused path rather than a traditional degree. Program length details were not provided, so applicants should confirm program duration and course structure directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can consult the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The College of Westchester offers programs across three families, most notably medical assistant programs and medical billing & coding programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 64.0%, but a direct comparison figure was not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $26,967, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $42,215.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (914) 948-4442 or visit https://www.cw.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
The College of Westchester is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and the type of federal oversight applied compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?197285.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on medical assistant and medical billing & coding programs may suit career changers seeking healthcare administrative training, though specific program length and schedule details were not reported and should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach The College of Westchester by phone at (914) 948-4442 or visit their website at https://www.cw.edu/ for application details.
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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.