ICOHS College

ICOHS College is a private nonprofit career college in downtown San Diego. It combines hands-on campus training with online and hybrid formats in health and wellness, information technology, artificial intelligence for business, and medical billing and coding. Its 2026–27 catalog now identifies the school as a Christ-centered, evangelical Protestant institution; applicants who want a faith-based setting should read its published statement of faith and ask how that identity shapes classes and campus life. The range of programs makes ICOHS a broad career-training college, not a school devoted to just one specialty.

Programs and the credentials they lead to

Health and wellness pathways include Professional Massage Therapy and Holistic Health Practitioner certificates, as well as an Associate of Science in Integrative Health. Massage training combines anatomy, hands-on practice, and eastern and western massage methods. The college says the program exceeds the California Massage Therapy Council's education minimum; students still need to satisfy the council's current certification requirements. Holistic Health Practitioner coursework adds modalities such as aromatherapy, herbalism, Reiki, nutrition, and business skills. This credential is not a state license to diagnose or practice medicine, so applicants should clarify the permitted scope of work and any requirements for the services they plan to offer.

Technology students can choose certificates in IT systems administration, network support, and cybersecurity, or associate degrees in information technology and cybersecurity. Newer offerings include AI Business Technology, AI Business Management, and AI Medical Billing and Coding, with associate-level options in medical billing and coding and integrative health. Delivery options vary by program: the catalog identifies a mix of on-campus, hybrid, and online study. Ask which labs or practical sessions must be completed in San Diego, what certification exam fees are extra, and how many hours per week a compressed program requires. Browse the college's current program list and confirm course format in the catalog before applying.

ICOHS is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), which the catalog says is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education; it is also approved to operate by California's Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Some fields have separate industry or state requirements: the massage programs are aligned to CAMTC education requirements, and IT tracks prepare students for selected CompTIA certifications. Accreditation and preparation do not guarantee a license or certification. Check the relevant board or certification body for current exam, practice, and experience rules.

2026–27 costs and financial aid

The catalog effective June 30, 2026 lists estimated program charges, including tuition, application, technology, and educational materials, from $14,628 for AI Business Technology and $15,151 for Professional Massage Therapy to $28,546 for Holistic Health Practitioner and $39,548 for the Associate of Science in Information Technology. Other listed totals include $28,455 for Cybersecurity Specialist, $17,425 for AI Medical Billing and Coding, and $36,545 for the Associate of Science in Integrative Health. These are published program totals, not a personal net price; verify which supplies, external certification exams, transportation, and other expenses apply to you. The catalog warns that prices can change.

Eligible students may use FAFSA-based federal aid, including Pell Grants, FSEOG, and Direct Loans, as well as California grants, veterans' benefits, and payment plans. ICOHS advertises a need-based institutional scholarship of up to $3,000, subject to eligibility, funds, and current Financial Aid Office rules; the award is not guaranteed. Before enrolling, ask for a written award and net-price estimate for the exact program and start date, and compare grants with any loans and payment-plan balance. The college's disclosures page links to its current catalog and tuition schedule; review financial-aid and scholarship options and confirm details directly with an advisor.

Admissions, location, and campus hours

Applicants generally need a high-school diploma or equivalent. ICOHS recommends applying early because each session has limited capacity; the start dates and deadlines depend on the program. Its admissions team can explain transfer credit, program format, and which aid applications to complete. The school also offers an inquiry form and application links online, so prospective students can request a consultation before visiting.

The main campus is at 1770 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, phone (858) 581-9460, email info@icohs.edu. The Administration Office lists hours Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. This is distinct from broader building-access hours and the Saturday massage-clinic schedule; call ahead to confirm a program tour or clinic visit. The official location and current catalog identify the San Diego campus; no second campus is listed in the current materials.

What students say—and what to ask before committing

Written student comments available through third-party review directories are mixed and include accounts focused on the massage program. Some praise helpful instructors, supportive staff, and practical learning; critical reviewers describe frustration with schedule changes, communication, practice time, and the value they felt they received for the price. The more detailed critical accounts are older, and the catalog and program offerings have since changed, so they cannot establish what a current class will be like. Niche currently has no written reviews for ICOHS. Treat individual posts as prompts for questions: request a sample weekly schedule, ask how much supervised hands-on practice each course includes, get the cancellation and refund policy in writing, and speak with current students in your intended program.

Use ICOHS's admissions and application page to arrange a conversation or begin enrollment; its contact form can be used for questions about an upcoming session.