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Gwinnett College

Raleigh, North Carolina · Private for-profit career college

Massage therapy schoolsMedical assistant programs
63%completion rate · North Carolina avg 48%
$7,917median debt of graduates
$26,200median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$29,234median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$33,678annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (Accredited)
Address: 3200 Spring Forest Road, Suite 214, Raleigh, NC 27616 · Phone: (919) 872-6386 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Gwinnett College is a private for-profit trade school in Raleigh, NC offering massage therapy and medical assistant programs, accredited by ACCET.

Gwinnett College has a 63.2% completion rate, above the state average of 47.8%, with median graduate debt of $7,917 and median earnings of $29,234 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance at Gwinnett College is $33,678, federal financial aid is accepted, and 75.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Gwinnett College Gwinnett College: 63.2% 63.2% North Carolina average North Carolina average: 47.8% 47.8% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Massage therapists$31,050$60,650$85,150
Medical assistants$36,010$45,140$47,500

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate, 1–2 years 40 $21,775 $21,508 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $25,098 $23,571 $12,720

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.

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About this school

Gwinnett College is a private for-profit trade school located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, and students may use federal financial aid (Title IV) to help pay for programs here. The campus's two program families are massage therapy schools and medical assistant programs, with massage therapy (40 completers) and medical assisting (13 completers) making up the bulk of recent graduates.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 63.2%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,917, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,234. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $33,678, and 75.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a largely low-income student population.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on training in massage therapy or medical assisting rather than a multi-year associate or bachelor's degree; the small enrollment of 146 students and large-city locale suggest a compact, career-focused setting. Given the combination of above-average completion and relatively low graduate debt, prospective students should still verify current accreditation status directly with ACCET and review the full outcomes data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm specific schedules directly with the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Gwinnett College offers massage therapy programs (40 completers) and medical assistant programs (13 completers), its two reported program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and its status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, and 75.8% of its students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 63.2%, which is above the North Carolina state average of 47.8%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $7,917, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,234.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The reported annual cost of attendance is $33,678.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Gwinnett College is a private for-profit school, which can mean different funding structures and accountability requirements than public or non-profit institutions; prospective students should review outcomes data carefully.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (919) 872-6386 or visit its website to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through ACCET and review official outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?436632.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school's small enrollment (146 students) and focused program families in massage therapy and medical assisting suggest a compact, career-oriented setting, though specific scheduling for adult learners is not reported in federal data.

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 to learn about credentialing tied to its massage therapy and medical assistant programs.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Gwinnett College by phone at (919) 872-6386 or through its website, https://www.gwinnettcollege.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar programs in the area.

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.

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