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Carl Albert State College
Poteau, Oklahoma · Public community college
Address: 1507 S McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953 · Phone: (918) 647-1200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Carl Albert State College is a public trade and career school in Poteau, Oklahoma offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Carl Albert State College has a 43.1% completion rate, below the state average of 69.1%, with median graduate debt of $9,362 and median earnings of $34,117 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Carl Albert State College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted here, and 54.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,880 | $38,750 | $45,630 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oklahoma (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $42,747 | $53,358 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | 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
Carl Albert State College is a public trade and career-training campus in Poteau, Oklahoma. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its health programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Students can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) here. The campus's primary trade offering is medical assistant programs, with 29 recent completers among its two listed programs.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 43.1%, below the state average of 69.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,362, and median earnings ten years after entry are $34,117. About 54.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a distant town setting with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,308, may suit students pursuing medical assistant training, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the available data, making it difficult to assess fit for adult career-changers beyond general enrollment patterns. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the Higher Learning Commission and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for program length, schedule, and tuition specifics not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Carl Albert State College's primary trade offering is medical assistant programs, with 29 recent completers reported. The campus lists two total programs in its trade program count.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its health programs are also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 43.1%, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 69.1%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,362, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $34,117, per federal Scorecard data.
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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Carl Albert State College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-supported programs, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (918) 647-1200 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?206923.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from the data provided, since program lengths and schedules are not reported; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for guidance specific to its medical assistant programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Carl Albert State College at (918) 647-1200 or visit https://www.carlalbert.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.