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Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee · career school · part of - · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programs
not reportedcompletion rate
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Nofederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | American Optometric Association, Accreditation Council on Optometric Education | American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 1301 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232 · Phone: see website
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.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a school in Nashville, Tennessee offering medical-assistant programs, accredited by bodies including the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, including completion rate versus the state average, median graduate debt, and median earnings ten years after entry.

Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grant funding cannot be used here.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$34,840$39,570$45,580

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Tennessee (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

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a school in Nashville, Tennessee that offers training in medical-assistant programs. Its accreditation status is listed as accredited, with recognition tied to the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the American Optometric Association's Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, and the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation. Federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding cannot be used here.

Detailed outcome figures for this campus are limited in federal data. Completion rate compared to the state average is listed as 'not reported,' and figures for median graduate debt, median earnings ten years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are not reported for this campus in federal data. Program count and enrollment figures are also not reported for this campus in federal data.

Because specific program lengths and structure are not reported for this campus in federal data, it is not possible to determine from this listing alone whether the offerings here are better suited to short-term certificate seekers or those pursuing longer training, nor whether the setting fits adult career-changers specifically. Prospective students should contact the school directly for current program details, schedules, and costs, and can verify accreditation status through the named accrediting bodies. Federal outcome and cost data, where available for similar institutions, can typically be checked through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, though such figures are not reported for this particular campus.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

This campus offers medical-assistant programs, per the listed program family. Further program details are not reported for this campus in federal data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school's accreditation status is listed as accredited. Accreditors include the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the American Optometric Association's Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, and the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

No, federal data indicates this campus does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs. Students should contact the school directly to ask about alternative payment or financing options.

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

Completion rate compared to the state average is listed as 'not reported' in the data provided. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for possible updates.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly for information on typical costs and financing.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. This figure may be available through the College Scorecard for related institutions.

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 directly for current tuition and fee information.

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

The control type (public, non-profit, or for-profit) is not reported for this campus in the data provided. This distinction generally affects tuition levels, financial aid availability, and institutional mission.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about program duration and schedule.

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

Accreditation can be verified through the named accrediting bodies, including the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the American Psychological Association's Commission on Accreditation. Outcome data, where available, can typically be checked through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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

Program length and format are not reported for this campus in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from this listing. Contact the school directly to discuss scheduling and program structure.

How do I contact the school or apply?

Contact information such as phone number and website is not reported for this campus in the data provided. Prospective students should search for the school's official contact details to inquire about admissions.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data. The College Scorecard may allow side-by-side comparisons for schools with reported figures.

Other trade and career schools in Nashville, TN

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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.

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