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Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Medical billing & coding programsMedical assistant programsPharmacy technician programsDental assistant schoolsMassage therapy schools
55%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
$8,721median debt of graduates
$21,058median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,707median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,267annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 3253 Ambassador Caffery, Lafayette, LA 70506 · 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-Lafayette is a private for-profit trade school in Lafayette, LA offering medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette has a 55.1% completion rate versus a 59.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $8,721 and median earnings of $24,707 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is reported at $30,267, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 81.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Unitech Training Acad… Unitech Training Acad…: 55.1% 55.1% 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 records specialists$32,900$44,610$61,150
Medical assistants$28,970$36,320$38,550
Pharmacy technicians$36,100$44,410$47,970
Dental assistants$31,050$44,090$46,630
Massage therapists$18,080$36,480$48,300

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
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 205 $18,379 $19,851 $9,405
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 63 $19,193 $17,402 $9,403
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 46 $19,193 $17,402 $9,403
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 38 $17,801 $16,529 $6,001
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 23 $18,036 $15,182 $8,340

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-Lafayette is a private for-profit trade school located in Lafayette, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning students may qualify for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. The campus awards five program families, with the most-completed being medical billing & coding programs (205 completers), medical assistant programs (63), and pharmacy technician programs (46).

Federal data shows a completion rate of 55.1%, which is near the state average of 59.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,721, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,707. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $30,267, and 81.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population. Any other outcome figures not listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, career-focused certificate programs in healthcare support fields such as billing, medical assisting, or pharmacy technician work, rather than multi-year associate degrees. Because specific program lengths and schedule formats are not detailed in the available data, prospective students—including adult career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm program length, format, and licensing requirements. To verify accreditation status and review official outcome data, consult the Council on Occupational Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette offers five program families, most notably medical billing & coding, medical assistant, and pharmacy technician programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with a status of 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 students may use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 55.1%, which is near the state average of 59.2%, per federal data.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

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

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 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 $30,267.

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 levels and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school at (337) 988-4042 or visit its website to confirm.

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

You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?444945.

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

The data does not directly address adult career-changer fit, but the school's short, career-focused programs in healthcare support fields may align with that goal; contact the school to discuss specific needs.

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

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in the available federal data; contact the school directly for program-specific details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette by phone at (337) 988-4042 or through its website at 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; consult the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.

Other trade and career schools in Lafayette, LA

See all trade and career schools in Louisiana or search by ZIP code.

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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