July 16, 2026
Stellar Career College at Jesse Brown College Fair
Our Admissions team joined the Education Fair at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago — talking programs, admissions, and financial aid one-on-one.
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Financial Aid & Veteran Assistance
Certifications & Licensure Eligibility
Externship Opportunities Provided
Hands-On Skills Training In Our Labs
On Campus, Virtual & Online Classes
Flexible Evening & Weekend Schedules
Accredited by ACCSC
Financial Aid & Veteran Assistance
Certifications & Licensure Eligibility
Externship Opportunities Provided
Hands-On Skills Training In Our Labs
On Campus, Virtual & Online Classes
Flexible Evening & Weekend Schedules
Hands-on healthcare training in the heart of downtown Chicago — with financial aid, real externships, and the support to finish strong.
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Built Around Your Success
Career-focused training, real clinical experience, and the support to finish — in the heart of downtown Chicago.
ACCSC-Accredited
Recognized, quality-assured programs
Hands-On Labs
Skills training in real college labs
Externships Provided
Real placements at top Chicago sites
Financial Aid Available
Grants & veteran assistance, if you qualify
Newsroom
Latest News
February 11, 2026
Admissions Now Open – May 2026 Cohort
Admissions are now open for our May 2026 cohort. If you’re ready to take the next step toward an in-demand healthcare career, this is your opportunity.
September 11, 2025
Practical Nursing (PN) Program – Now Approved & Enrolling!
Our Practical Nursing Program is starting soon and has been officially approved by ACCSC, the IBHE, and the IDFPR Board of Nursing.
Graduate Outcomes
Graduate Achievements
Certification and employment milestones achieved by Stellar Career College graduates after completing their programs.
Surgical Technologist Graduate
Surgical Technologist Program
Tech in Surgery — Certified (NCCT)
A Stellar Career College graduate of the Surgical Technologist program passed the Tech in Surgery — Certified (NCCT) examination following completion of the program.
Medical Assistant Graduate
Medical Assistant (MA) Program
Employed in the Field
A Stellar Career College graduate of the Medical Assistant program completed training and gained employment with a Chicago-area medical practice.
From the Blog
Blogs
July 20, 2026
7 High-Paying Healthcare Careers in Chicago You Can Start in Under 2 Years
Sonography, MRI, rad tech — several of the best-paid roles in healthcare need a certificate, not four years. Seven of them, with real BLS salary data.
July 17, 2026
AI in Healthcare: What It’s Changing, and What It Means for Your Career
Physician AI use jumped from 38% to 66% in a single year. What the technology actually does, what it still can’t, and why that matters for your training.
July 15, 2026
The Engine of Change: What Nelson Mandela Understood About Education
Mandela earned a law degree by correspondence and turned Robben Island into an unofficial university. His point still stands: education rewrites destinies.
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Train for an in-demand Chicago healthcare career with hands-on labs, real externships, and the support to finish strong. Your next chapter begins with one step.
Admissions Open
Imaging programs start March 8, 2027
Radiologic Technology, MRI, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Echocardiography are now accepting applications. Apply by November 30, 2026 — interviews follow in December and January.