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Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe

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

Medical assistant programsDental assistant schoolsPharmacy technician programsMassage therapy schools
59%completion rate · Louisiana avg 59%
$8,721median debt of graduates
$21,058median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$24,707median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$30,674annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Council on Occupational Education (Accredited)
Address: 111 Crosley Street, West Monroe, LA 71291 · 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-West Monroe is a private for-profit trade school in West Monroe, Louisiana offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe has a 58.8% completion rate, near the state average of 59.2%, 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-West Monroe is reported as $30,674, federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and 77.7% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Unitech Training Acad… Unitech Training Acad…: 58.8% 58.8% 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
Pharmacy technicians$36,100$44,410$47,970
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
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 37 $17,801 $16,529 $6,001
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 21 $19,193 $17,402 $9,403
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 18 $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-West Monroe is a private for-profit trade school in West Monroe, Louisiana. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards four program families, most commonly medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and pharmacy technician programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 58.8%, near the Louisiana state average of 59.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,721. Median earnings ten years after entry were $24,707. The annual cost of attendance is reported as $30,674, and 77.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating this campus serves a largely lower-income student population.

Based on the program mix, this campus centers on shorter, career-focused certificate and diploma paths in healthcare support fields rather than multi-year degrees, which may suit students seeking a faster entry into allied health work. Program length details beyond what's listed here are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review the official record on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since costs and outcomes can change.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe offers four program families, most notably medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, and pharmacy technician programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, with a status 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, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.

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

The completion rate is 58.8%, 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 as $8,721.

What do graduates of this school earn?

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

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $30,674.

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

This is a private for-profit school, which can mean different cost structures and outcomes than public or non-profit institutions; comparing Scorecard data across schools is recommended.

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 at (337) 988-4042 or via its website for schedule details.

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

You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?447467.

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

The listed programs are short, career-focused healthcare support certificates, which may fit those seeking faster entry into the workforce, though specific scheduling and pacing details are not reported here.

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 directly to ask about certification exams tied to specific programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe 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?

Federal data does not include a direct nearby-school comparison; use the College Scorecard link to look up other schools in the same program areas for comparison.

Other trade and career schools in West Monroe, 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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