For more than 35 years, ACCSC has been at the forefront of establishing and advancing quality education at private, postsecondary career schools and colleges. ACCSC is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a private, non-profit, independent accrediting agency. ACCSC’s goal is to ensure a high standard of educational quality in the career schools we accredit, by requiring compliance with industry accepted standards and adherence to ethical business practices. ACCSC is dedicated to ensuring this quality education for more than 400,000 students who annually pursue career education at more than 760 accredited institutions.