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Butte County Regional Occupational Program
Chico, California · Public community college
Address: 2491 Carmichael Drive Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928 · Phone: (530) 879-7462 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Butte County Regional Occupational Program is a public trade school in Chico, California offering phlebotomy classes and dental assistant training, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Butte County Regional Occupational Program has an 87.5% completion rate, above the California state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings figures are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Butte County Regional Occupational Program is $23,313, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. About 48.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomists | $45,490 | $56,040 | $62,790 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 24 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | $28,679 | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Butte County Regional Occupational Program is a public trade school located in Chico, California. It is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help cover costs. The campus's two program families are phlebotomy classes and dental assistant schools, with phlebotomy classes (24 completers) and dental assistant schools (14 completers) representing its most awarded programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 87.5%, above the California state average of 64.2%. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $23,313, and 48.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled.
This campus, with a total undergraduate enrollment of 41 and 38 trade completers, appears to run small, focused programs in phlebotomy and dental assisting. Given the compact program count and occupational focus, it may suit students seeking a narrow, hands-on entry point into healthcare support roles, including adult career changers, though program length and schedule details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Council on Occupational Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Butte County Regional Occupational Program offers phlebotomy classes and dental assistant schools, its only two program families reported. Phlebotomy classes had 24 completers and dental assistant schools had 14.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 87.5%, which is above the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (530) 879-7462 or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. You can check the College Scorecard link for any future updates.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $23,313.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which can affect tuition rates, funding, and accountability compared to private for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (530) 879-7462 or visit https://cte.bcoe.org/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?487773.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data doesn't specify program length or schedule flexibility, so this can't be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about options for adult learners.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (530) 879-7462 for specifics on phlebotomy and dental assisting credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Butte County Regional Occupational Program by phone at (530) 879-7462 or visit their website at https://cte.bcoe.org/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to look up other institutions offering phlebotomy or dental assistant programs.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.