What Charter College does

Charter College is a private, for-profit vocational and postsecondary educational institution headquartered in Reno, Nevada (750 Sandhill Rd, Suite 100) and owned by Prospect Education LLC, a parent company formed in 2003. The institution delivers certificate, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) programs across five verticals — healthcare (nursing, medical assisting, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography, respiratory therapy), business administration, information technology (Computer Information Systems, B.S.), veterinary assisting, and skilled trades (HVAC/R, welding) — via a blended delivery model of online instruction plus on-campus hands-on labs and clinical externships. Charter's primary customers are adult learners and career changers seeking accelerated, job-focused training with industry-recognized certifications.

Charter College operates 14 physical campuses across six U.S. states (Alaska, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington) plus a virtual online campus, with institutional accreditation from ABHES and nursing program accreditation from ACEN. State-level authorizations are held across each operating state, and admissions is conducted through direct-to-consumer channels: website inquiry forms, a centralized admissions phone line (888.200.9942), campus visits, and personal interviews with admissions representatives at each location. Marketing channels include a News Hub blog, organic social (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X), a refer-a-friend program, and dedicated employer outreach for healthcare hiring and workforce upskilling.

Charter College generates revenue almost entirely through tuition and educational services, supplemented by financial aid administration and military education benefits. Pricing is not publicly itemized beyond transcript-related fees ($7.00 standard transcript; $25.00 replacement diploma; USPS Domestic $2.95; FedEx Domestic Overnight $35.00). The institution reports tens of thousands of alumni placed in their fields, ranked #13 in Rebellion Research's Top 25 Medical Trade Schools in 2025, and operates a related sub-brand, Charter Apprenticeships, under Prospect Education that serves employer-based workforce training. Geographic concentration is in the western U.S. with online programs providing broader reach; no international footprint is disclosed.

Name

Charter College

Legal name

Charter College

Website

https://chartercollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Charter College is a private vocational and postsecondary institution offering certificate, associate, and bachelor's programs in healthcare, business, IT, trades, and veterinary fields. It operates 14 campuses across six western U.S. states plus online programs, serving adult learners and career changers pursuing accelerated, hands-on career training.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 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: Charter College generates revenue through tuition for certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs across healthcare, business, IT, trades, and veterinary fields. Students pay for educational services including classroom instruction, hands-on lab training, clinical externships, and certification exam preparation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charter College is a private, career-focused postsecondary institution that delivers certificate, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) programs in healthcare, business, information technology, veterinary assisting, and skilled trades. Programs are delivered through 14 physical campuses across six U.S. states and an online division, combining classroom instruction, hands-on labs, clinical/externship training, and certification exam preparation. The college is institutionally accredited by ABHES and is owned by Prospect Education LLC.

Product overview

Charter College is a career-focused educational institution offering vocational and career training programs across multiple disciplines. The institution provides a portfolio of programs including certificate programs and degree programs (Associate of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science) in five main categories: Business (Business Management A.A.S., Business Administration B.S.), Healthcare (including Nursing, Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapy, Medical Imaging specialties such as Radiologic Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, MRI, CT, and Vascular Sonography, plus Health Care Administration and Health Technology Management), Information Technology (Computer Information Systems B.S.), Veterinary (Veterinary Assistant Certificate), and Trades & Vocational Training (HVAC/R, Welding, and Applied Technology A.A.S.). Programs are delivered through on-campus instruction with hands-on training and are designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in their respective industries, with many programs also leading to industry-recognized certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Management, A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science degree program in Business Management focusing on practical business skills and management principles for adult learners.
• Business Administration, B.S. Bachelor of Science degree program in Business Administration covering advanced business concepts and strategic management for career advancement.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science program preparing students for careers as diagnostic medical sonographers using ultrasound imaging technology.
• Radiologic Technology, A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science program training students in radiologic technology for medical imaging using X-rays and related equipment.
• Computed Tomography Certificate Advanced certification program in computed tomography for students seeking specialized medical imaging skills.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate Advanced certification program in MRI technology for radiologic technologists seeking specialization.
• Vascular Sonography Certificate Advanced certification program in vascular sonography focusing on blood flow imaging in veins and arteries.
• Dental Assisting Certificate Certificate program preparing students for entry-level positions as dental assistants in dental practices and specialty clinics.
• Medical Assistant Certificate Certificate program training students in clinical and administrative tasks for medical assisting careers.
• Medical Assistant, A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assistant combining clinical training with academic coursework.
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate Certificate program preparing students for certification as pharmacy technicians in retail and hospital pharmacies.
• Allied Health, A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science degree in Allied Health providing foundational healthcare knowledge and skills.
• Medical Billing and Coding, A.A.S. Associate degree program training students in medical billing procedures, insurance claims, and healthcare coding systems.
• Nursing, A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program preparing students for registered nursing licensure and careers in healthcare.
• Respiratory Therapy, A.A.S. Associate degree program training students as respiratory therapists for hospitals and healthcare facilities.
• Health Care Administration, B.S. Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration preparing students for leadership roles in healthcare management.
• Health Technology Management, B.S. Bachelor's degree program combining healthcare knowledge with technology management skills.
• Computer Information Systems, B.S. Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems covering IT fundamentals and applications.
• Veterinary Assistant Certificate Certificate program training students for entry-level positions as veterinary assistants in animal hospitals and clinics.
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) Certificate Certificate program preparing students for careers as HVAC/R technicians with hands-on training in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
• Welding Certificate Certificate program providing welding training for careers in manufacturing, construction, and related industries.
• Associate of Applied Science in Applied Technology Associate degree program in Applied Technology providing foundational technical skills for various trades careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tens of thousands of students have successfully graduated and earned jobs in their field of interest

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• C4L AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter College and C4L Academy have partnered to offer adult learners a way to complete their high school education while pursuing a vocation in Health Care, Trades, or Veterinary. This partnership allows students without a high school diploma or GED to train for a new career while completing their high school education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ECPI University: For-profit career-focused university offering accelerated health sciences, IT, and trade programs across multiple campuses. Comparable to Charter in accelerated program structure, employer-aligned curriculum, and adult learner focus.
• South College: Private institution offering career-focused healthcare, business, and education programs from certificates through doctoral degrees. Comparable to Charter in healthcare-heavy program mix and accelerated adult-learner delivery.
• Brookline College: For-profit career college offering nursing, allied health, and business programs with campuses in the Western US. Comparable to Charter's healthcare/career-changer focus and ABHES-style programmatic accreditation approach.
• Fortis College: For-profit career college offering healthcare, skilled trades, and business certificate/degree programs at multiple US campuses. Direct overlap with Charter's nursing, medical, dental, and HVAC/welding portfolio.
• Pima Medical Institute: Private for-profit career college offering healthcare-focused certificates and associate degrees across multiple Western US campuses. Direct overlap with Charter College's healthcare program mix, target student (adult/career-changer), and accredited delivery model.
• College of Health Care Professions: For-profit health-focused career college offering certificates and associate degrees in nursing, medical assisting, sonography, and related fields. Highly comparable to Charter's dominant healthcare program vertical and Texas-based multi-campus model.
• Carrington College: For-profit career college offering healthcare, trades, and business programs with multi-state campus footprint. Closely comparable to Charter in program verticals (nursing, medical assisting, dental, trades) and target adult learner segment.

Broad incumbents

• Adtalem Global Education: Publicly-traded education company operating Chamberlain University (nursing) and other healthcare-focused institutions. Comparable to Charter's healthcare concentration but at significantly larger scale and with publicly-traded capital structure.
• University of Phoenix: Large online-focused for-profit university serving working adults with undergraduate and graduate programs. Broader scale and more online-centric than Charter, but highly comparable in target learner persona and tuition-dependent model.
• DeVry University: Large for-profit career-focused university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in healthcare, business, and technology. Broader portfolio than Charter but overlaps on adult-learner, career-oriented degree programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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