American Career College

What American Career College does

American Career College (ACC) is a privately held, for-profit healthcare career college founded in 1979 and headquartered in Long Beach, California. The institution delivers diploma, associate degree, and bachelor degree programs across 14 healthcare disciplines — including Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Optical Technician, Vocational Nursing, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiography, Associate Degree in Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Ultrasound Technologist, and a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences — through four physical campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County (California), plus Dallas-Fort Worth (Texas). ACC has produced more than 70,000 graduates over its 45+ year operating history and is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which is required for federal Title IV financial aid eligibility and GI Bill participation.

The core operating model combines simulation labs equipped with industry-current medical equipment, blended online and in-person instruction via an LMS, and 130–800+ hour clinical externships that anchor hands-on competency development and certification exam preparation (CPB, ARRT, national licensing exams). Programs range from 9-month accelerated diplomas to 20-month associate degrees, with a 100% online Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences serving working professionals. Technology is conventional vocational edtech rather than AI-native; simulation fidelity and externship partnerships are the primary technical differentiators.

ACC generates revenue primarily through student tuition and fees, supplemented by federal financial aid disbursements, scholarships, and GI Bill benefits for eligible veterans. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: prospective students engage via the college website, phone inquiries (877-832-0790), campus tours, open houses, and an interactive Healthcare Career Quiz, with admissions advisors, online applications, and a referral/alumni channel supporting enrollment. Multiple start dates throughout the year, flexible evening and weekend scheduling, and acceptance of government education benefits position ACC to serve career changers, working adults, and veteran populations rather than enterprise or institutional buyers.

Name

American Career College

Legal name

American Career College

Website

https://americancareercollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

American Career College is a private, ABHES-accredited healthcare career college operating four campuses in California and Texas, offering 14 diploma, associate, and bachelor degree programs in fields such as nursing, surgical technology, radiography, and medical assisting to career changers, working adults, and veterans.

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Product category

Healthcare Career Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Healthcare vocational training
• Nursing education programs
• Medical assistant training
• Radiologic technology education
• Surgical technology programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue is generated from student tuition and fees for diploma, associate degree, and bachelor degree programs in healthcare fields. Financial aid, federal student aid, and scholarships support students with payment.
2. GI Bill Benefits: The college accepts GI Bill benefits for eligible veterans pursuing healthcare careers, representing an additional revenue stream from government education benefits.

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Core offering

American Career College delivers accelerated healthcare training programs at the diploma, associate degree, and bachelor degree levels across four campuses in California and Texas. Each program blends online coursework with hands-on simulation lab training and 130- to 800-hour clinical externships, preparing graduates for national certification and licensing exams and direct entry into healthcare occupations.

Product overview

American Career College offers a portfolio of healthcare training programs at the diploma, associate degree, and bachelor degree levels. The diploma programs (Medical Assistant, Dental Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Optical Technician, and Vocational Nursing) provide accelerated, career-focused training ranging from 9-12 months, with several available in blended or fully online formats. The associate degree programs (Surgical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiography, Associate Degree in Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Ultrasound Technologist) provide more comprehensive 20-month training with clinical practicums. The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences is a 100% online completion degree for working professionals. Programs feature hands-on lab training, externships, and clinical rotations, and are designed to prepare graduates for certification exams and entry-level positions in healthcare settings.

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Products and services

• Medical Assistant Program A 9-month blended diploma program combining online coursework with 2 days per week of in-person instruction, preparing students for clinical and administrative roles in medical offices, clinics, and HMOs; includes a 220-hour externship.
• Dental Assisting Program A 10-month blended diploma program teaching chairside skills, X-ray processing, coronal polishing, and equipment management; includes a 180-hour externship and prepares students for RDA certification.
• Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program A fully online diploma program completed in under 9 months teaching ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, claims processing, and insurance guidelines; includes a 130-hour online practicum and prepares students for the CPB certification exam.
• Pharmacy Technician Program A diploma program teaching the skills and knowledge required to work in pharmacies handling life-changing medications; includes a 320-hour externship.
• Optical Technician Program A diploma program combining technology and fashion to prepare students to help patients see and feel great; prepares students for ABO and NCLE certification exams.
• Vocational Nursing Program A 12-month diploma program (18 months for evenings and weekends) preparing students for the national licensing examination; includes an 800+ hour externship and hands-on training with real equipment.
• Surgical Technology Program A 20-month Associate Degree program training students to be part of the surgical team in operating rooms; includes hands-on lab practice in a mock surgery environment and a clinical practicum.
• Respiratory Therapy Program An associate degree program preparing students for hands-on roles helping patients breathe and live better.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Program An associate degree program preparing students for careers improving the daily lives of patients with disabilities.
• Radiography Program (California) An associate degree program training students to work with high-tech radiologic equipment and directly with patients in California.
• Radiography Program (Texas) An associate degree program training students to work with high-tech radiologic equipment and directly with patients in Texas.
• Associate Degree in Nursing An associate degree program preparing students for a range of nursing careers, currently offered in California with a Texas Board of Nursing application pending approval for the Dallas-Fort Worth campus.
• Physical Therapist Assistant Program An associate degree program training students to work with patients as they help them gain or regain movement.
• Ultrasound Technologist Program A 20-month Associate Degree program in diagnostic medical sonography teaching students to capture real-time images of the body and support physicians in diagnosing patients; includes ARRT certification preparation, hands-on labs, and supervised clinical training.
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences A 100% online bachelor degree completion program for advancing imaging careers, covering CT Applications, MRI Applications, Interventional Radiography, Mammography, and Advanced Imaging Pathology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for national licensing and certification exams including CPB, ARRT, and nursing board examinations

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)coreOthersABHES is the primary accrediting body for American Career College. All California campuses (Los Angeles, Anaheim, Ontario) and the Texas campus (Dallas-Fort Worth) are institutionally accredited by ABHES located at 6116 Executive Blvd. Suite 730, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brookline College: Private career college in the western U.S. (Arizona, California, New Mexico) focused on nursing and allied health programs. Comparable healthcare-centric program portfolio and accelerated pathway structure.
• ECPI University: Career-focused private university offering accelerated health sciences, nursing, and allied health programs across multiple campuses in the eastern U.S. Comparable in modality mix and accelerated time-to-degree positioning.
• Fortis College / Fortis Institute: For-profit career college network with campuses offering nursing, medical assisting, dental, and other allied health programs. Comparable in modality, accreditation, and target student profile to ACC.
• UEI College: Multi-campus for-profit career college offering diploma and associate programs including medical assisting, dental assisting, and pharmacy technician. Directly comparable in program mix and student demographic.
• Concorde Career Colleges: Multi-campus for-profit healthcare career college offering diploma and associate programs in nursing, dental, medical assisting, and allied health. Closely comparable to ACC in mission, program mix, and student demographic.
• Pima Medical Institute: Private healthcare-focused career college with campuses across the western and southwestern U.S. Offers similar allied health, nursing, and radiography programs to ACC, targeting career-changers and working adults.
• South College: Private institution offering health sciences, nursing, and allied health degree programs across multiple campuses in the southeastern U.S. Comparable in accelerated time-to-degree and healthcare credential focus.
• Platt College: Private career college in California and Oklahoma with healthcare-focused programs including nursing, medical assisting, and dental assisting. Comparable geographic footprint and program mix to ACC's California campuses.
• Carrington College: For-profit career college specializing in health sciences programs including nursing, medical assisting, dental, and radiography. Operates multiple campuses in western states with a comparable healthcare-only focus.

Broad incumbents

• National University: Large private nonprofit university system with extensive online and on-ground healthcare programs including nursing and allied health. Overlaps with ACC's healthcare credentials and accelerated online bachelor offerings, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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