Carolinas College of Health Sciences

What Carolinas College of Health Sciences does

Carolinas College of Health Sciences (CCHS, DBA) is a public non-profit health-professions college founded in 1990 and headquartered at 915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, North Carolina. It is wholly owned by Atrium Health, a large Southeastern U.S. healthcare system. The college's mission is to educate, engage, and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, with most graduates transitioning into employment within Atrium Health facilities. It serves two persona segments: individuals starting careers in healthcare, and incumbent healthcare workers seeking credential advancement.

CCHS delivers approximately 19 academic programs spanning baccalaureate degrees (BSN, BS in Health Sciences), associate degrees (ADN, Radiologic Technology, Neurodiagnostic Technology, Healthcare Simulation, General Studies), 12-month hospital-based certificates (Medical Laboratory Science, Blood Bank Technology, Histotechnology, Radiation Therapy, Medical Dosimetry), and non-degree/non-credit courses (Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide I, CT, Mammography, Project Management). Technology delivery is built on the Jenzabar SONIS student information system for registration, records, and academic management, and the Canvas learning management system for hybrid, web-enhanced, and fully online courses with synchronous and asynchronous options. Clinical education is conducted at Atrium Health facilities, principally Carolinas Medical Center, with programs accredited by SACSCOC, the North Carolina Board of Nursing, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, and (for imaging) JRCERT. Reported outcome metrics include 94% job placement within six months of graduation and 94% first-attempt licensing exam pass rate, with a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Revenue is generated through tuition and fees across degree, certificate, and non-degree programs, with financial aid available through the Financial Aid office. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The GTM motion is sales-led via an admissions funnel: Salesforce-based inquiry forms and TargetX application portals feed the admissions office, supported by phone, email, and the public website hosted on the Atrium Health domain. The college is also actively exploring a combination with other Colleges of Health Sciences, which may produce organizational restructuring. Headcount stands at 106 employees and the Fall 2026 schedule includes 118 course sections.

Name

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Legal name

Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Website

https://carolinascollege.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public non-profit health-professions college in Charlotte, NC, owned by Atrium Health, offering ADN, BSN, imaging, lab science, and allied-health certificate and degree programs with clinical training at Atrium Health facilities.

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Product category

Healthcare Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Healthcare education programs
• Nursing degree programs
• Allied health certificates
• Medical imaging education
• Clinical laboratory training

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from tuition for baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and non-degree healthcare programs. Financial aid available for eligible students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public non-profit health professions college that delivers accredited baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and non-degree healthcare certifications, primarily in nursing, medical imaging, radiation therapy, medical laboratory science, neurodiagnostic technology, histotechnology, healthcare simulation, blood bank technology, medical dosimetry, phlebotomy, and nurse aide training. Programs are offered on campus in Charlotte, NC and online through Canvas, with hands-on clinical education conducted at Atrium Health facilities including Carolinas Medical Center.

Product overview

Carolinas College of Health Sciences is a public non-profit college owned by Atrium Health, offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare education programs. The college provides baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificate programs, and non-degree healthcare programs including nursing (ADN and BSN), medical imaging, radiologic technology, radiation therapy, medical laboratory science, histotechnology, neurodiagnostic technology, healthcare simulation, blood bank technology, medical dosimetry, phlebotomy, and nurse aide training. The institution leverages technology platforms including Canvas LMS and SONIS student information system, with clinical education partnerships at Atrium Health facilities including Carolinas Medical Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursing - ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) Five-semester, 71-credit Associate Degree in Nursing (38 nursing credits and 33 general education credits) approved by the NC Board of Nursing and accredited by NLNAC, with clinical rotations at Carolinas Medical Center. Designed for entry-level nursing candidates.
• Nursing - BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) RN-to-BSN completion program enabling currently licensed registered nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for career advancement and credentialing.
• Radiologic Technology Twenty-one month associate degree program preparing graduates for careers as Radiologic Technologists; JRCERT-accredited and teaches performance of X-ray examinations and complex imaging procedures using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Medical Imaging Comprehensive medical imaging program covering multiple imaging technologies and techniques used for diagnosis and treatment, serving students pursuing imaging careers.
• Radiation Therapy Full-time 12-month diploma program using high-dose radiation to treat disease; requires graduation from a JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology program and ARRT certification, and prepares graduates to challenge the ARRT national certification examination in Radiation Therapy.
• Medical Laboratory Science Hospital-based 12-month clinical education certificate program for applicants holding a bachelor's degree, enrolling up to 12 students per year and providing training in chemistry, hematology, immunohematology, immunology, and microbiology in Carolinas Medical Center laboratories.
• Blood Bank Technology Specialist in Blood Bank Technology certification program training professionals in transfusion medicine.
• Histotechnology Program training students in histotechniques for preparing tissue samples for microscopic examination, serving those pursuing careers in histology laboratories.
• Neurodiagnostic Technology Neurodiagnostic Technology offerings covering EEG and neurophysiology testing, available as an Associate in Applied Science degree and as a certificate program for professionals seeking specialized training.
• Healthcare Simulation Associate degree program in healthcare simulation that uses advanced simulation technologies to train healthcare educators and clinical simulation specialists.
• Medical Dosimetry Program training students in medical dosimetry for radiation treatment planning in oncology settings.
• Phlebotomy 200-hour NAACLS-approved program teaching venipuncture and skin puncture blood specimen collection; graduates are eligible to sit for a national phlebotomy certification board exam.
• Nurse Aide I 150-hour non-credit course approved by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation preparing students for the Nurse Aide I competency evaluation.
• Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences) Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree program providing the baccalaureate credential for allied health professionals and healthcare career advancement.
• General Studies (Associate Degree) Associate degree in general studies providing foundational college education, often serving as a pathway or preparatory credential for further healthcare education.
• Non-Degree Courses (CT, Mammography, Project Management) Non-degree and non-credit courses in computed tomography (CT), mammography for breast cancer screening, and project management within healthcare settings, designed for working healthcare professionals seeking targeted skill credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of graduates secure job placement in their field within 6 months of graduation
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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Atrium HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarolinas College of Health Sciences is owned by and part of Atrium Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the Southeast. This relationship provides students with direct access to clinical training at Atrium Health facilities including Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), and creates a pathway to employment after graduation. The college's programs are designed in collaboration with Atrium Health's clinical needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Chamberlain University: A large for-profit nursing and health sciences college with associate, BSN, and graduate nursing programs. Comparable in its dedicated health-sciences focus and emphasis on licensure exam preparation, but operates nationally and as a private for-profit.
• South University: A private institution offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs with a strong health sciences portfolio including nursing, medical assisting, and imaging. Comparable in its health-sciences specialization and career outcomes focus.
• ECPI University: A career-focused private college with a sizable health sciences division including nursing and medical imaging programs. Comparable in its emphasis on accelerated, career-oriented credentials and employer-aligned curriculum.
• Galen College of Nursing: A specialized nursing college offering ADN, BSN, and MSN programs with a focus on healthcare employer partnerships. Highly comparable in its mission, program mix centered on nursing, and emphasis on clinical placement outcomes.
• South College: A for-profit institution offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate programs heavily concentrated in nursing and health sciences. Comparable in its multi-modality program portfolio (nursing, imaging, pharmacy) and career-focused positioning.
• Cabarrus College of Health Sciences: Also a health sciences college owned by Atrium Health (and explicitly mentioned in the 'Colleges of Health Sciences Combination' exploration). Offers nursing and allied health programs with the same parent-system employment pipeline model, making it the most directly comparable peer.

Regional players

• Pitt Community College: A North Carolina community college with well-regarded health sciences programs including nursing, radiologic technology, and medical laboratory technology. Comparable in its NC public-college positioning, associate-degree focus, and strong employer pipeline to regional health systems.
• Forsyth Technical Community College: A North Carolina community college with a substantial health sciences division including nursing, radiography, and medical laboratory programs. Comparable in its NC public-college positioning and health-sciences program mix, but serves a different region (Winston-Salem area).
• Central Piedmont Community College: A Charlotte-area community college offering nursing, medical assisting, and allied health programs. Operates in the same local market and competes for the same pool of Charlotte healthcare career seekers, but is a multi-discipline community college rather than a dedicated health sciences institution.
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte: The major public university in Charlotte with School of Nursing and health sciences programs. Competes for the same local talent pool and employer relationships, but offers a broader academic portfolio and research-based BSN programs rather than CCHS's focused associate/certificate model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investments

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