Access Careers
Access Careers is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Hempstead, NY. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (9/13/2011 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Access Careers is Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) and the 2025 tuition and fees is $1,500. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) programs ($17,783). The length of the program is 125 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 3 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Access Careers.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | $1,500 | $225 | 125 Hours | 3 Months | $17,783 |
| 2 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $2,000 | $225 | 120 Hours | 3 Months | $4,480 |
| 3 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $13,495 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $16,239 |
| 4 | Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | $2,500 | $225 | 108 Hours | 2 Months | $16,627 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $1,900 | $300 | 120 Hours | 3 Months | $14,974 |
| 6 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $7,495 | - | 900 Hours | 8 Months | $16,730 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 511 students attended Access Careers in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 10 (full-time) and 11 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Access Careers is 90% and the retention rate is 81% at the school.
| Student Population | 511 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Number of Faculty | 5 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Access Careers is $1,500
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
5% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,835 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $1,500 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $225 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $1,828 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $1,188 |
| Average Financial Amount | $9,835 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Access Careers offers 6 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 657 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 605 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 52 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 657 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Access Careers are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 657 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 605 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 52 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 605 completers |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 3 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 20 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 525 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (other) | ✕ | 57 |
| Total | 605 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 52 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 12 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 40 |
| Total | 52 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 511 students have enrolled into Access Careers. By gender, 89 male and 422 female students are attending the school.
There are 12 White (2.35%), 357 Black/African American (69.86%), 79 Hispanic (15.46%), 42 Asian (8.22%), and 100 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 511 | 89 | 422 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 42 | 9 | 33 |
| Black/African American | 357 | 65 | 292 |
| Hispanic | 79 | 10 | 69 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 12 | 2 | 10 |
| Two More | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| Un-Known | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 474 Fulton Avenue, Suite 201, Hempstead, NY
- 516-433-0034
- School Website
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