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Villa Maria College
Buffalo, New York · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 240 Pine Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225 · Phone: (716) 896-0700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Physical Therapy Association.
Villa Maria College is a private non-profit trade school in Buffalo, NY offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $21,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,857; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Villa Maria College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 64.8% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (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 | 9 | $35,638 | $37,856 | $13,264 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $35,638 | $37,856 | $13,264 |
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
Villa Maria College is a private non-profit trade and career school located in Buffalo, New York, a small city setting. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The school's primary trade program area is medical assistant programs, with 15 completers reported and an undergraduate enrollment of 603 students.
Looking at the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the state average completion percentage for comparable programs is 64.0%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt for graduates is $21,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,857. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 64.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in healthcare-adjacent trade credentials, particularly in medical assisting, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Adult learners and career changers should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data independently, check with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and search this school on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Villa Maria College's primary reported trade program area is medical assistant programs, with 15 completers reported. The school lists 2 total programs in its federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Villa Maria College is accredited. Its accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditation from the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
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, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 64.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-specific completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion percentage for similar programs is 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates of this campus is $21,250, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported as $38,857 for this campus.
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 at (716) 896-0700 or visit villa.edu for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Villa Maria College is a private non-profit institution. Non-profit status generally means the school reinvests revenue into educational operations rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration and schedule.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and program accreditors listed for this school. For federal outcomes data, visit the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?197142.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from the data provided, as program length and schedule details are not reported. Contact the school directly to ask about options for working adults.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Villa Maria College at (716) 896-0700 or visit their website at https://www.villa.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Direct comparison data with nearby schools is not included in this listing's federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?197142 to compare multiple 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.