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Unitech Training Academy-Houma

Houma, Louisiana · Private for-profit career school

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsMassage therapy schoolsPharmacy technician programs
57%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
$8,721median debt of graduates
$21,058median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,707median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$25,644annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 6007 West Park Avenue, Houma, LA 70364 · Phone: (337) 988-4042 · 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.

Unitech Training Academy-Houma is a private for-profit trade school in Houma, LA offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and massage therapy programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Unitech Training Academy-Houma has a 57.2% completion rate, near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%, with median graduate debt of $8,721 and median earnings of $24,707 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Unitech Training Academy-Houma is $25,644, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 81.9% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Unitech Training Acad… Unitech Training Acad…: 57.2% 57.2% Louisiana average Louisiana average: 59.2% 59.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$28,970$36,320$38,550
Dental assistants$31,050$44,090$46,630
Massage therapists$18,080$36,480$48,300
Pharmacy technicians$36,100$44,410$47,970

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Louisiana (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 36 $19,193 $17,402 $9,403
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 26 $17,801 $16,529 $6,001
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $18,036 $15,182 $8,340
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 $19,193 $17,402 $9,403

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

Unitech Training Academy-Houma is a private for-profit trade school located in Houma, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus offers four program families, with the most common being medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and massage therapy schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 57.2%, which is near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,721, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,707. The annual cost of attendance is listed as $25,644, and 81.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, focused career-training programs in medical, dental, or massage therapy fields rather than multi-year associate degrees, though exact program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on scheduling and format details not included here — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, check with the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Unitech Training Academy-Houma offers four program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and massage therapy schools.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational 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 financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 57.2%, which is near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is reported at $8,721.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,707.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $25,644.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Unitech Training Academy-Houma is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared with public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (337) 988-4042 or visit its website for details.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?448646.

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

This is not reported for this campus in federal data; specific scheduling and format details should be confirmed directly with the school.

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 directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Unitech Training Academy-Houma at (337) 988-4042 or through its website, https://www.unitechta.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; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up other institutions for comparison.

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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