HCI College

What HCI College does

HCI College, operating as Health Career Institute LLC, is a private for-profit healthcare career training institution founded in 1993 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida. The institution delivers diploma and associate degree programs in Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Veterinary Assisting, and Associate Degree in Nursing, supplemented by American Heart Association certification courses. Programs range from 10 months to 2 years and combine classroom instruction with hands-on clinical externships in pre-hospital and hospital settings, preparing graduates for healthcare licensure (NCLEX-RN/PN) and entry-level employment. The institution maintains institutional accreditation from ACCSC, programmatic nursing accreditation from ACEN, Florida Department of Education licensure, and Florida Board of Nursing approval.

HCI operates a sales-led, multi-channel GTM model: prospective students engage through a content-driven website, a "Healthcare Career Training Readiness Quiz" lead-gen tool, blog content, and social sharing, with campus tours and dedicated admissions representatives closing enrollment at two physical South Florida campuses (West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition for diploma and associate degree programs, augmented by AHA certification fees, with financial aid, scholarships, Bright Futures, Florida Prepaid, and military GI Bill benefits supporting student funding. Customer segments are dominated by aspiring healthcare professionals (high school graduates, career changers, and working adults), with a secondary military student segment. The institution has produced approximately 300 NCLEX-RN passing graduates over the past three years and most recently expanded its Practical Nursing program to the Fort Lauderdale campus in September 2023.

Name

HCI College

Legal name

Health Career Institute LLC

Website

https://hci.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HCI College is a private, for-profit healthcare career training institution in South Florida offering diploma and associate degree programs in Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Veterinary Assisting, and Nursing, plus AHA certification courses, across campuses in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, serving aspiring healthcare professionals and military students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Vocational Education

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Medical Laboratory Science & Clinical Diagnostics (EDAHAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Healthcare career training
• Nursing education programs
• Medical assisting diploma
• Vocational nursing school
• Veterinary assisting program

Headquarters

HQ city

West Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Programs: HCI College generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for its diploma programs (Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Veterinary Assisting) and associate degree programs (Associate Degree in Nursing). Programs range from 10 months to 2 years in duration. Additional revenue streams include American Heart Association certification courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HCI College is a for-profit career college that delivers healthcare-focused vocational training through diploma programs (Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Veterinary Assisting), an Associate Degree in Nursing program, and American Heart Association certification courses. Programs range from 10 months to 2 years and combine classroom instruction with hands-on clinical externships to prepare graduates for licensure and immediate employment in healthcare settings.

Product overview

HCI College is a career-based technical college providing healthcare career training in South Florida. The institution offers a portfolio of five distinct educational programs: three diploma programs (Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, and Veterinary Assisting), one Associate Degree program (Associate Degree in Nursing), and American Heart Association certification courses. Programs range from 10 months to 2 years in duration and are delivered at two campus locations (Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach) with a focus on hands-on clinical training combined with classroom instruction to prepare graduates for licensure and immediate employment in their chosen healthcare field.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Assisting Diploma Program A diploma program that prepares students for entry-level positions as medical assistants, combining clinical and administrative responsibilities in outpatient settings such as clinics and physician offices.
• Practical Nursing Diploma Program A diploma program that trains students to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), focusing on hands-on patient care, medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and wound care in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
• Associate Degree in Nursing An associate degree program that prepares students to become Registered Nurses (RNs) through comprehensive nursing coursework and clinical rotations, qualifying graduates to take the NCLEX-RN examination.
• Veterinary Assisting Diploma Program A 35-credit-hour diploma program that can be completed in approximately 10 months, preparing students for veterinary assistant roles. Includes 180 hours of clinical externship experience alongside veterinarians and animal care teams.
• American Heart Association Courses CPR and emergency cardiovascular care courses offered in partnership with the American Heart Association, providing students with life-saving certifications recognized in healthcare settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 300 NCLEX-RN pass-through graduates over 3 years

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCI College offers American Heart Association (AHA) courses as part of its program offerings. These courses provide students with essential cardiovascular life support, basic life support, and first aid certifications that complement their healthcare training.
• Career Source Broward CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkforce development partner providing employment resources and support for HCI College students and graduates seeking healthcare careers in Broward County.
• Career Source Palm Beach CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorkforce development partner providing employment resources and support for HCI College students and graduates seeking healthcare careers in Palm Beach County.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology: Florida-based for-profit institution offering allied health and nursing programs, including diploma and degree options, with campuses in South and Central Florida. Direct regional comparable in size, model, and offerings.
• Fortis College: National for-profit career college network offering diploma and associate degree programs in nursing, medical assisting, and other allied health fields. Closely matches HCI's career-training mission, GTM approach, and student demographics.
• Florida Career College: For-profit career college with multiple Florida campuses offering healthcare diploma and degree programs. Directly comparable in business model, target students, and regional footprint to HCI.
• Concorde Career Colleges: Multi-campus for-profit career college operating across multiple U.S. states with a strong healthcare-focused program portfolio including nursing, medical assisting, and dental assisting. Direct comparable in business model, target students, and program mix to HCI College.
• Southeastern College: Florida-based for-profit career college offering healthcare-focused diploma and degree programs including nursing and medical assisting. Strongly comparable in geography, program mix, and target student profile.

Emerging players

• ATA College: Smaller for-profit career college focused on nursing and allied health programs with a more limited footprint. Comparable in scale and mission though not directly overlapping in geography.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit career college operator with allied health, nursing, and medical assisting programs across multiple states. Comparable in business model and program category, though broader geographic footprint.
• South University: Multi-state for-profit university with health sciences and nursing degree programs including a West Palm Beach campus. Competes for similar healthcare students in the South Florida market.
• Keiser University: Large Florida-based private non-profit university with a broad healthcare program portfolio including nursing and medical assisting at multiple campuses including West Palm Beach. Competes for the same South Florida healthcare students but with a much larger footprint.

Regional players

• McFatter Technical College: Public technical college in Broward County, Florida offering practical nursing, medical assisting, and other allied health programs at low or no tuition. Regional competitor drawing from the same student pool as HCI's Fort Lauderdale campus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hcicollege

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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