Why Career Centers of Texas?

To succeed in school, you need to feel comfortable in your environment so you can concentrate on learning. Career Centers of Texas, El Paso campus offers a lot of advantages that can help you get the education you need to prepare for a promising future:

  • We provide a nurturing, student-friendly atmosphere in which you can achieve your potential.
  • We limit our class sizes so you can get the level of individual attention you require.
  • We encourage you to communicate and interact with other students through group study sessions, special interest groups, and cooperative learning activities.
  • We hire professional instructors who have experience working in the fields they teach and are prepared to help you acquire the knowledge, skills, and work habits you need to pursue your future career with confidence.

Contact an Admissions Representative to learn how earning a diploma from Career Centers of Texas can help you achieve the personal and professional satisfaction that comes from having a career that you enjoy. Take a step in the right direction by enrolling today.

Our History

Career Centers of Texas, El Paso campus was founded in October 1985 as a branch of San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants. The El Paso campus was one of a group of three Texas schools located in El Paso, McAllen, and San Antonio.

  • In November 1988, Career Centers of Texas, El Paso became free standing as a separate corporation named Career Centers of Texas–El Paso, Inc.
  • In November 1996, the El Paso School was purchased by Educational Medical, Inc., an educational company with headquarters in Roswell, Georgia. EMI changed its name to Quest Education Corporation in September of 1998. Quest was purchased in July 2000 by Kaplan, Inc.
  • In June 1999, Career Centers of Texas, El Paso moved to 8360 Burnham Road, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas , to better accommodate the growing student population.
  • In November 2002, Career Centers of Texas, Brownsville was opened in Brownsville, Texas, as a branch of Career Centers of Texas, El Paso.
  • In December 2002, Quest changed its name to Kaplan Higher Education Corporation.

Our Future


Kaplan is dedicated to continuing to provide the high level of quality career education for which we are known. Our programs let you earn your diploma while acquiring knowledge and skills that can help you achieve your professional goals. Enroll now, or contact an Admissions Representative to learn more.