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University of the District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 · Phone: (202) 274-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Apr 2025 · Probation · American Board of Funeral Service Education; Jul 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
University of the District of Columbia is a public trade/career school in Washington, DC, offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of University of the District of Columbia carry a median debt of $24,872 and earn a median of $44,236 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of the District of Columbia; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 35.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,620 | $51,050 | $59,850 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in District of Columbia (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 | 6 | 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
University of the District of Columbia is a public institution located in Washington, DC, in a large city setting. It participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The school holds accreditation from several bodies depending on program area, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and others listed for specific fields. Its trade-focused offering centers on medical assistant programs, with 6 completers reported in the most recent federal data out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,351.
Federal data shows a median debt of $24,872 for graduates and median earnings of $44,236 ten years after entry. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend.
Given the small size of its trade program (medical assistant, with 6 completers), this campus may suit students seeking a focused credential within a larger public university setting rather than a dedicated vocational school. Program length is not reported in federal data, so applicants should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and duration. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the accreditors listed above and consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers medical assistant programs, with 6 completers reported in the most recent federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and several other program-specific accreditors.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
Completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $24,872, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $44,236, per federal data.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state-based support, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school at (202) 274-5000 or via https://www.udc.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the listed accreditors' websites and check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?131399 for verified outcome data.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or schedule format, so fit for a career-changer cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school to ask about credentialing tied to its medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (202) 274-5000 or visit https://www.udc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; the College Scorecard link can be used to look up and compare other institutions.
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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.