[1] Carrington College offers career training in the medical, dental, veterinary, criminal justice, and industrial trade fields.

The U.S. Education Corporation also acquired Apollo College, which was founded by Margaret M Carlson in 1975 in Phoenix, Arizona, to prepare graduates for careers in skilled professions.

[4] The name Carrington College was chosen after a year of extensive research and testing with current and potential students, and staff focus groups.

"The fact that the name contains the word 'caring' connotes the care and dedication faculty and staff take to help students achieve their career goals and aspirations," said George Montgomery, president of U.S. Education, the parent organization for both colleges.

Carrington College campuses offer programs that lead to a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science Degree.

[9] Carrington College provides employment-focused, outcome-based, postsecondary education and training with a focus in the healthcare industry, in areas including medical, dental, administrative, veterinary and health studies programs.

The college has 17 campuses and centers in seven states including California, Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.