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Access Careers
Hempstead, New York · Private for-profit career school
Address: 474 Fulton Avenue, Suite 201, Hempstead, NY 11550 · Phone: (516) 433-0034 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Access Careers is a private for-profit trade school in Hempstead, NY offering CNA classes, pharmacy technician, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Access Careers has an 89.5% completion rate, above the state average of 64.0%, and graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Access Careers; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 4.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $38,450 | $48,590 | $51,980 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $36,540 | $43,930 | $49,980 |
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
| Dental assistants | $36,410 | $48,110 | $58,630 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 53 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 37 | $26,853 | $24,035 | $5,966 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 27 | $26,853 | $24,035 | $5,966 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Access Careers is a private for-profit trade school located in Hempstead, New York, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Because it participates in Title IV programs, students may use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants to help cover costs. The campus offers five program families, with the most-completed being CNA classes, pharmacy technician programs, and medical assistant programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 89.5%, which is above the state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 4.7% of students receive Pell Grants, and total undergraduate enrollment is 511, with 150 trade completers reported.
This campus, set in a large suburb, centers on short, credential-focused healthcare programs such as CNA, pharmacy technician, and medical assistant training rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit students seeking a quicker entry point into a healthcare career, including adult career-changers, though program length details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Access Careers offers five program families, most notably CNA classes, pharmacy technician programs, and medical assistant programs, along with medical billing/coding and dental assistant training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Access Careers is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 4.7% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 89.5%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $5,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (516) 433-0034 or via https://www.accesscareers.net/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Access Careers is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid eligibility compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Council on Occupational Education and review official outcome data at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?483708.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers short, credential-focused healthcare programs like CNA and pharmacy technician training, which may suit adults seeking a faster path into healthcare work, though specific program lengths are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Access Careers by phone at (516) 433-0034 or through its website, https://www.accesscareers.net/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar programs.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.