Carrington College - Reno Campus
Carrington College is a private, for-profit institution headquartered in Sacramento, California, and owned by San Joaquin Valley College, Inc., that operates campuses in several western states. Its Reno, Nevada campus at 5580 Kietzke Lane trains students for entry-level allied health and nursing occupations, offering an Associate Degree in Nursing, a Medical Assisting certificate program, and a Phlebotomy Technician certificate course. The Reno site is listed by the institution's accreditor as an active additional location of the Sacramento main campus.
Accreditation
- Accredited; Reno Campus listed as an active Additional Location (initial institutional accreditation 2001; most recent Commission action June 3, 2026)
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
institutional ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site - Continuing Accreditation - Associate Degree in Nursing, Reno campus
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
programmatic ·
Verified August 30, 2026Verify on accreditor site
State approval
- Full approval - Associate Degree in Nursing program
NV
Nevada State Board of Nursing
Programs offered
| Program | Credential | Length | Modality | Tuition | Total cost | Completion | Placement | Licensure | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | Certificate | 36 weeks; 405 lecture + 165 lab + 180 externship hours; 36 semester credit hours | Hybrid | $17,950 | $21,545 | — | — | — | View |
| Phlebotomy Technician | Certificate of Completion | 12 weeks; 40 lecture + 10 lab + 50 clinical hours | Hybrid | — | $2,601 | — | — | — | View |
Data sources
- Carrington College - Reno, Nevada campus page (address, phone, programs)Carrington College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Carrington College - Accreditation and Approvals (ACCJC, Nevada CPE, NV Board of Nursing)Carrington College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- ACCJC public institution directory record - Carrington College (status, locations incl. Reno)Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Carrington College Academic Catalog, Volume XII (program hours, Nevada tuition and fees schedules)Carrington College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Student Consumer InformationCarrington College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- 2026 Student Right-to-Know Disclosures (graduation and retention rates)Carrington College · Retrieved August 30, 2026
- Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education - LicensureState of Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education · Retrieved August 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- Is Carrington College - Reno Campus accredited?
- Yes — Carrington College - Reno Campus is accredited by Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Verify directly on the accreditor's website.
- Where is Carrington College - Reno Campus located?
- Carrington College - Reno Campus's main campus is at 5580 Kietzke Ln., Reno, NV, 89511.
- What programs does Carrington College - Reno Campus offer?
- Carrington College - Reno Campus offers 2 programs including Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician.
Cost breakdown by program
Tuition, fees, and books/supplies as published by the school.
Medical Assistant
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- $17,950
- Fees
- $5
- Books & supplies
- $3,590
- Total program cost
- $21,545
Phlebotomy Technician
Cost breakdown
- Tuition
- —
- Fees
- —
- Books & supplies
- —
- Total program cost
- $2,601
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- Is the program institutionally accredited, or only state-approved?
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- What is the total cost, including all fees, books, supplies, and exam fees?
- Tuition is rarely the full price. Ask for a written total program cost disclosure that itemizes tuition, registration, technology, lab, and book/supply fees, plus any required certification or licensing exam fees.
- How long is the program in clock hours, not just weeks?
- Two programs both labeled "36 weeks" can deliver very different amounts of training. Ask for the total clock hours (or credit hours) and the weekly schedule (full-time, part-time, evenings, weekends).
- What are the most recent completion and job placement rates?
- Ask for the year, the methodology, and the underlying numbers — not just a percentage. A reputable school will share its annual performance fact sheet or gainful-employment disclosure.
- Is there a licensure or certification exam? What is the most recent pass rate?
- For healthcare, beauty, and many trades programs, a state or national exam is required to work in the field. Ask for the school's most recent first-time pass rate.
- What is the refund policy if I withdraw?
- Refund schedules vary widely. Ask to see the written enrollment agreement and the state-mandated cancellation/refund schedule before signing anything.
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