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General Information

U.S. Career Institute

2001 Lowe Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Year Founded: 1981
First Accredited: 2004
Next Scheduled Review: 2025

Accrediting agency holding institutional accreditation

1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-234-5100
info@deac.org
www.deac.org

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

High School Programs Only
St. Leonard’s Court 3819-33 Chestnut Street, Suite 310
Philadelphia, PA 19104
phone: 267-284-5000
www.msa-cess.org

New York education requirements for distance/online high schools

If you are a New York resident, review state-specific requirements and disclosures.
www.nysed.gov/college-university-evaluation/distance-education-approval

Participation in tuition/financial programs

Tuition Payment Plan
Veterans' Education Benefits (e.g. GI Bill®)
MyCAA*

Students who have access to other funding, such as vocational rehabilitation or employer paid tuition, can contact U.S. Career Institute.

A+ Rating with Better Business Bureau

Mission & Description

U.S. Career Institute (USCI) Non-degree:

USCI’s mission is to offer affordable, quality distance education to our students. USCI’s flexible, real-world career training is written especially for the distance learner. Our administration, faculty and staff are dedicated to supporting our students through exceptional service.

U.S. Career Institute Degree:

U.S. Career Institute’s mission is to provide high-quality and affordable distance education. USCI provides innovative, real-world curricula that students in any geographical location can obtain. Faculty and staff focus on student needs and satisfaction to provide exceptional, applicable instruction and service.

USCI High School:

USCI’s high school program mission is to serve a diverse group of students seeking a high school diploma through an accessible and flexible online experience. USCI offers affordable, quality academic and vocational high school content through distance education.

Areas of Special Focus:

Medical Support Careers
Business Careers
Wellness Careers
Legal Careers
Financial Services Careers
High School
Services Careers
Entrepreneurial Careers
Work-from-Home Careers
Flexible Careers

Description of institution

U.S. Career Institute delivers career-based education that meets the needs of many types of students, from working adults to retirees and military. All certificate, degree and high school programs are offered in a self-paced, distance learning format that is custom-designed by industry experts for adult learners. Affordable tuition and low monthly payment plans reduce the financial concerns of going back school. The school also provides individualized instructor support throughout the program and after graduation, empowering students to succeed on their own terms.

Courses/Programs

Certificate Courses:

USCI Certificate Courses	2024 Graduation Rate after Exclusions^**
Accounting Services	62.79%
Bookkeeping	75.28%
Computer Essentials	75.00%
Criminal Justice	70.59%
Dental Assisting	56.67%
EKG Technician	Too new for data
Electrician	Too new for data
Electronic Health	85.42%
Fitness Training & Nutrition	89.47%
Healthcare Office Manager	89.29%
HVACR	100.00%
Insurance Claims Adjusting	72.22%
Massage Therapy	65.82%
Medical Administrative Assistant	50.00%
Medical Assisting	90.74%
Medical Claims & Billing	80.30%
Medical Coding	82.91%
Medical Coding & Billing	79.64%
Medical Transcription	64.00%
Office Administration	88.46%
Paralegal	71.64%
Patient Care	83.87%
Personal Care Aide/Caregiver	91.30%
Pharmacy Technician	79.82%
Phlebotomy	81.82%
Physical Therapy Aide	92.42%
Plumbing	Too new for data
Sterile Processing	85.60%
Substance Abuse Assistant	Too new for data
Veterinary Assisting	80.00%
Wedding & Event Planning	66.67%

Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs:

USCI Degree Courses	2024 Graduation Rate after Exclusions^**
Accounting - Correspondence	Small Cohort - not enough data to report
Business Management - Correspondence	Small Cohort - not enough data to report
Business Management - Correspondence	Small Cohort - not enough data to report
Health Information Technology - Correspondence	Small Cohort - not enough data to report
Human Resources - Correspondence	Small Cohort - not enough data to report
Medical Specialties - Correspondence	Small Cohort - not enough data to report
Social Work - Correspondence	Small Cohort - not enough data to report

High School Programs

USCI High School Programs	2024 Graduation Rate after Exclusions^**
USCI School + Business	too new for data
USCI School + Fitness	too new for data
USCI School + Gen Ed	too new for data
USCI School + Healthcare	too new for data
USCI School + Paralegal	too new for data
USCI School + Veterinary	too new for data

DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public

Success Indicators

Student success determines a school's success. Here are some of the measurements of our success based on students' achievement and their satisfaction with their school experience.