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Smith Chason College
Los Angeles, California · Private for-profit college
Address: 3580 Wilshire Blvd., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010 · Phone: (310) 289-5123 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Smith Chason College is a private for-profit trade school in Los Angeles, California, offering radiology & sonography and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Completion rate for this campus is not reported, though the state average is 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $21,397 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,004.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Smith Chason College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 58.6% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $70,210 | $121,260 | $137,770 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 154 | $38,027 | $34,140 | $22,522 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 147 | $46,283 | $45,500 | $16,640 |
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
Smith Chason College is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Los Angeles, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to attend. The campus primarily awards credentials in radiology & sonography programs (154 completers) and LPN / LVN programs (147 completers), drawing from an undergraduate enrollment of about 2,447 students.
Federal data shows the state average completion rate is 64.2%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $21,397, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $58,004. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 58.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused, program-specific training in radiology/sonography or practical nursing rather than a broad general-education path, though specific program lengths are not reported in federal data, so fit for adult career-changers should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes independently through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school directly for current tuition, schedules, and program length details not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Smith Chason College offers radiology & sonography programs and LPN/LVN programs, with 154 and 147 completers respectively. These fall under the radiology-tech-programs and lpn-programs program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Smith Chason College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 58.6% of enrolled students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus-level completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $21,397, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $58,004 for this campus.
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 at (310) 289-5123 or visit https://wcui.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Smith Chason College is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing, ownership structure, and eligibility for certain aid programs compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441229.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing career?
The listing does not report program lengths or scheduling details, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing these programs are not reported in federal data; contact the school for specifics related to radiology/sonography or LPN/LVN licensure.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Smith Chason College by phone at (310) 289-5123 or visit their website at https://wcui.edu/ 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 in federal data; prospective students can use the College Scorecard to compare campuses offering 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.