What Concorde Career College does

Concorde Career College is a healthcare-focused career training institution operating 17 campuses across 8 U.S. states (California, Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas) plus an online channel, with an average of 26,858 full-time active students in Q1 FY2026. Founded approximately 1984 and headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, Concorde is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) and functions as UTI's dedicated healthcare education division. The institution offers more than 20 programs in nursing, dental, diagnostic imaging, patient care, and allied health disciplines, designed to be completed in 8 to 24 months and leading to certificates, diplomas, or associate/bachelor's degrees.

The core product is accredited healthcare training delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on clinical labs, and externships with employer partners. Technology underpinning delivery consists of a learning management system, student portal, and online course platform; curriculum is aligned with Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational projections and program-specific accreditor requirements (ACCSC, COE, ACEN, CODA, JRCERT, CoARC, CAAHEP, ABHES, ACOTE). Distribution is multi-channel: direct enrollment via website (concorde.edu) and phone (1-800-693-7010), campus tours, referral programs, community events such as Making Smiles dental days sponsored by Aspen Dental, and structured employer partnerships (notably a 20+ year relationship with PDS Health Foundation covering 120+ schools and a collaboration with Heartland Dental across 1,800+ practices).

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition for healthcare training programs, funded through a combination of federal financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships (including the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship), and out-of-pocket payments. Student segments include recent high school graduates, career changers, and military veterans. Concorde holds program accreditations that enable Title IV eligibility and supports a post-graduation placement function with reported ~60% externship-to-hire conversion at PDS Health-supported practices, though Concorde-specific revenue is not separately disclosed and is consolidated within UTI's $220.8M reported revenue.

Name

Concorde Career College

Legal name

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

Website

https://concorde.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Concorde Career College is a healthcare-focused career training institution operating 17 campuses across 8 U.S. states and online, offering 20+ accredited nursing, dental, diagnostic, and allied health programs to adult learners and serving as the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Vocational Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Healthcare career training
• Nursing education
• Dental hygiene programs
• Allied health training
• Vocational healthcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Services: Revenue generated from tuition for healthcare career training programs. Programs range from certificates to associate degrees, with costs covered through federal financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships, and out-of-pocket payments. Students pay tuition for the full program duration.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Concorde Career College delivers healthcare-focused career training programs through 17 physical campuses across 8 U.S. states plus an online platform. It offers more than 20 programs across nursing, dental, diagnostic imaging, patient care, and allied health disciplines, ranging from certificates and diplomas to associate degrees and an RN-to-BSN bridge. Programs are designed for completion in as few as 8–24 months and are aligned with Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections and industry certification requirements.

Product overview

Concorde Career College is a healthcare education institution offering a portfolio of more than 20 career-focused training programs across nursing, dental, diagnostic imaging, patient care, and allied health disciplines. The institution operates through a unified educational platform with 17 physical campuses across eight states (California, Colorado, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas) plus online programs. Programs range from diploma and certificate programs to associate degrees and RN-to-BSN bridge programs, designed to be completed in as few as 8-24 months depending on the program. The portfolio includes core clinical programs (nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, respiratory therapy) alongside diagnostic programs (cardiovascular sonography, diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, neurodiagnostic technology, polysomnographic technology) and allied health programs (medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy, healthcare administration). Student support services include financial aid guidance, academic advising, career placement assistance, and externship coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing (Pre-Licensure) Pre-licensure nursing program preparing students to become registered nurses through comprehensive classroom and clinical training. Designed for prospective students pursuing initial RN licensure.
• Practical / Vocational Nursing Vocational nursing program providing foundational nursing education for students seeking to become licensed practical or vocational nurses. Available at multiple campuses including Grand Prairie.
• RN to BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing bridge program for currently licensed registered nurses to advance their education and career opportunities. Available at Denver and Kansas City campuses.
• Dental Assistant Dental assistant program training students in chairside assisting, radiography, and expanded functions for dental practices. Supported by the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship through PDS Health Foundation.
• Dental Hygiene Dental hygiene program preparing students to become licensed dental hygienists with comprehensive oral health care training. Available at Aurora, Tampa, and Fort Myers satellite campuses.
• Cardiovascular Sonography Cardiovascular sonography program teaching students to perform echocardiograms and vascular ultrasound imaging using specialized ultrasound equipment. Available at Kansas City campus.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diagnostic medical sonography program providing training in ultrasound imaging for various body systems and diagnostic applications. CAAHEP accredited at Jacksonville campus.
• Neurodiagnostic Technology Neurodiagnostic technology program training students to perform EEGs and other neurodiagnostic tests to monitor nervous system function. Available at Grand Prairie campus.
• Polysomnographic Technology Polysomnographic technology program preparing students to conduct sleep studies and diagnose sleep disorders. Available at Grand Prairie and Portland campuses.
• Radiologic Technology Radiologic technology program training students to operate X-ray and imaging equipment for diagnostic medical imaging. JRCERT accredited for 5 years at Denver and 8 years at Memphis.
• Massage Therapy Massage therapy program providing training in therapeutic massage techniques for relaxation and rehabilitation.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Occupational therapy assistant program training students to help patients develop or recover daily living and work skills. Available at Memphis campus.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Physical therapist assistant program preparing students to work under physical therapists in rehabilitation settings. CAPTE accredited at Aurora, Dallas, Garden Grove, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Memphis, Miramar, North Hollywood, San Antonio, and San Diego campuses.
• Respiratory Therapy Respiratory therapy program training students to treat patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders. CoARC continuing accreditation at 12 campuses including Aurora, Dallas, Garden Grove, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Memphis, Miramar, North Hollywood, Portland, San Antonio, San Bernardino, and Tampa.
• Surgical Technology Surgical technology program preparing students to assist surgeons during operations by preparing operating rooms and equipment. ABHES accredited at Denver campus.
• Healthcare Administration Healthcare administration program providing business and management skills for administrative roles in healthcare settings.
• Medical Assistant Medical assistant program training students in both clinical and administrative tasks for physician offices and clinics.
• Medical Office Administration Medical office administration program teaching administrative skills for healthcare office management.
• Medical Office Professional Medical office professional program providing comprehensive training for medical office support roles.
• Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy technician program training students to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing pharmacy operations.
• Phlebotomy Phlebotomy program teaching blood draw techniques and specimen handling for laboratory settings.
• Sterile Processing Sterile processing program training students to clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment.
• Continuing Education Programs Continuing education programs offering ongoing professional development and training for healthcare workers seeking to maintain certifications or learn new skills.
• Online Healthcare Training Programs Online education programs allowing students to pursue healthcare training remotely through virtual learning environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs can be completed in as few as 8 months, depending on the program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PDS Health FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201620+ year partnership providing dental assistant scholarship program. PDS Health Foundation has invested over $2 million in dental assistant education through the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship program, supporting over 120 schools nationwide. Partnership includes tuition assistance, mentorship, and hands-on training with approximately 109 Concorde students supported annually through externships.
• Heartland DentalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for training dental hygienists and dental assistants. Heartland Dental is a dental support organization supporting over 1,800 practice locations, providing externship opportunities and employment pipeline for Concorde graduates.
• Aspen DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for free dental care events (Making Smiles) at Concorde campuses for National Children's Dental Health Month, supporting community service initiatives.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ECPI University: ECPI University is a private career college operating across multiple states with a heavy emphasis on healthcare, nursing, and technical diploma/associate programs — directly comparable to Concorde's career-focused, accelerated healthcare training model.
• Galen College of Nursing: Galen is a privately held, multi-campus nursing school offering accelerated LPN/LVN-to-RN and BSN pathways. It competes head-to-head with Concorde in pre-licensure nursing across overlapping geographies.
• Keiser University: Keiser is a private, multi-campus Florida-headquartered institution with a large portfolio of healthcare, nursing, and allied health associate and bachelor programs — closely mirroring Concorde's program mix and direct-to-consumer career-college model.
• Herzing University: Herzing is a private, non-profit career university with significant nursing, healthcare management, and allied health offerings across multiple states — comparable in accelerated healthcare credentialing, financial aid dependency, and online + campus hybrid delivery.
• South University: South University is a private, for-profit institution offering associate through doctoral programs with a strong nursing and allied health emphasis. It overlaps directly with Concorde's pre-licensure nursing and dental hygiene programs.
• Fortis College: Fortis is a private, multi-campus career college with a heavy concentration of nursing, dental, medical assisting, and allied health programs — a close analog to Concorde's footprint and program mix, owned by Education Affiliates.
• Brookline College: Brookline College is a private career school focused on nursing, allied health, and patient care programs in the Southwest — comparable in accelerated healthcare credentialing and Title IV-dependent business model.
• College of Health Care Professions (CHCP): CHCP is a Texas-headquartered private career college specializing in nursing, dental, medical assisting, and imaging programs — directly comparable to Concorde's Grand Prairie, San Antonio, and Dallas offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Purdue University Global (Kaplan): Purdue Global is the online-focused arm of Kaplan/Strategic Education with substantial nursing and health science offerings. It competes with Concorde Online in nursing and healthcare administration at scale with broader portfolio reach.
• Adtalem Global Education: Adtalem owns Chamberlain University and Ross University, operating large nursing and healthcare education portfolios at scale. It is a broad incumbent competitor to Concorde in pre-licensure nursing and broader health professions education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/150981318251398
• Instagraminstagram.com/concordecareercolleges
• Xx.com/ConcordeCareer

Compliance12 records

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