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WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield

Springfield, Missouri · Private for-profit career school · Training programs available:

Massage therapy schoolsMedical assistant programs
77%completion rate · Missouri avg 69%
$7,917median debt of graduates
$28,506median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$29,839median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$20,228annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (Accredited)
Address: 3033 S Kansas Expressway, Springfield, MO 65807 · Phone: (417) 863-7682 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2026 · Other · Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. 4 sanction actions in the window.
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.

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield is a private for-profit trade school in Springfield, Missouri offering massage therapy and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

WellSpring's completion rate is 76.5%, above the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $29,839 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at WellSpring is reported at $20,228, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, with 80.3% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
WellSpring School of … WellSpring School of …: 76.5% 76.5% Missouri average Missouri average: 69.3% 69.3% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Massage therapists$43,680$62,050$83,190
Medical assistants$35,810$40,440$46,600

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 54 $19,383 $20,869 $7,917
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 $24,888 $24,730 $12,223
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 4 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.

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About this school

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield is a private for-profit trade school located in Springfield, Missouri. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and students at this campus can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants. The campus offers three programs across two program families, with massage therapy schools (54 completers) and medical assistant programs (9 completers) making up the bulk of its training offerings.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 76.5%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,839. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $20,228, and 80.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of low-income enrollment.

With a total undergraduate enrollment of 90 students in a midsize city setting, this campus appears sized for focused, hands-on allied health training rather than a large multi-program institution. The program lengths and structure are not detailed in this data, so applicants weighing a career change should confirm schedule and duration directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before applying.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

WellSpring offers programs in massage therapy schools (54 completers) and medical assistant programs (9 completers), totaling three programs across two program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, WellSpring is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, with a current 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 FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

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

The completion rate is 76.5%, which is above the Missouri state average of 69.3%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,839.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is reported as $20,228.

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

WellSpring is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels and financial aid terms compared to public or non-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (417) 863-7682 or visit wellspring.edu to confirm.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?493451.

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

This is not directly reported in federal data; the school's focus on shorter allied health programs like massage therapy may suit career changers, but applicants should confirm program format and schedule directly with WellSpring.

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

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm requirements for massage therapy or medical assistant careers.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield at (417) 863-7682 or through its website, wellspring.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; check the College Scorecard for comparable institutions in Missouri.

Other trade and career schools in Springfield, MO

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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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