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Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, Texas · Private for-profit career college
Address: 305 W. Interstate 20, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 · Phone: (469) 348-2500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie is a private for-profit trade school in Grand Prairie, Texas offering medical assistant, dental assistant, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by ABHES and ACCSC.
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie has a 54.8% completion rate, below the Texas state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $40,648 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie is $35,571, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 76.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Dental assistants | $35,400 | $45,430 | $48,280 |
| Dental hygienists | $71,530 | $99,240 | $107,320 |
| Surgical technologists | $39,950 | $65,220 | $80,790 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 188 | $23,254 | $23,533 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 114 | $21,306 | $21,964 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 31 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $49,037 | $47,846 | $20,000 |
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
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie is a private for-profit trade school located in Grand Prairie, Texas. It is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. The campus offers four program families, with the largest enrollments in medical assistant programs (188 completers), dental assistant schools (114), and dental hygiene programs (31).
Federal data show a completion rate of 54.8%, below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $40,648. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $35,571. About 76.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a large share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid.
This campus centers on short, focused allied health programs rather than multi-year associate degrees, which may suit adults changing careers into dental or medical assistant roles seeking a defined training path. Program length details beyond enrollment counts are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers medical assistant programs, dental assistant schools, dental hygiene programs, and surgical tech programs. The largest programs by completions are medical assistant (188), dental assistant (114), and dental hygiene (31).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 54.8%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $40,648, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The listed annual cost of attendance is $35,571.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, financial aid terms, and how outcomes are regulated compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (469) 348-2500 or via its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation with ABHES, ACCSC, or the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and check outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441742.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on allied health fields like medical and dental assisting may suit adults seeking a defined career path, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact the school by phone at (469) 348-2500 or visit https://www.concorde.edu/campus/grand-prairie-texas for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441742 can be used to compare similar 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.