ATA College
Louisville, Kentucky · Private, for-profit · 363 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 8 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,379 |
| $30k to $48k | $28,511 |
| $48k to $75k | $28,511 |
| $75k to $110k | $31,920 |
| $110k and up | $31,920 |
| All families (average) | $28,611 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $82,629 | +$47,205 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate's Degree | $57,073 | +$21,649 | clears the bar | $24,959 | 1.2 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $39,727 | +$4,303 | clears the bar | $23,375 | 5.4 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,748 | +$1,324 | clears the bar | $12,667 | 9.6 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $30,526 | -$4,898 | falls short | $24,000 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,110 | -$1,314 | falls short | $13,583 | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $39,009 | +$3,585 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 5.9 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,551 | +$7,127 | clears the bar | $17,083 | 2.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,593 | +$169 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,583 | +$1,159 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,505 | +$21,081 | clears the bar | $22,917 | 1.1 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 84% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.