Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Education Administration ProgramsVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
ACCSC is a U.S. Department of Education–recognized accrediting body operating in the field of education administration programs. Based in Arlington, Virginia, it oversees accreditation for more than 650 postsecondary, trade, and technical schools that educate roughly 150,000 students each year. The organization accredits both non‑degree‑granting and degree‑granting institutions, including programs that lead to associate through master’s degrees and those delivered via distance education. Its clients are colleges and schools seeking credible accreditation to demonstrate quality and accountability to students and employers. Within the vocational and technical education landscape, ACCSC functions as a national accreditor with a broad footprint across career‑focused institutions. A notable recent development is a 2020 collaboration with Universal Technical Institute to explore innovations intended to advance student outcomes and workforce development.