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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, Massachusetts · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2240 Iyannough Rd, West Barnstable, MA 02668 · Phone: (508) 362-2131 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cape Cod Community College is a public trade and career school in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, offering aviation maintenance, dental hygiene, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Cape Cod Community College's completion rate is 22.3%, below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%; graduates carry a median debt of $12,000 and earn a median of $43,670 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $75,180 | $93,040 | $99,290 |
| Dental hygienists | $93,510 | $100,640 | $106,220 |
| Phlebotomists | $42,950 | $50,170 | $57,960 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $40,140 | $50,230 | $54,000 |
| Medical assistants | $43,280 | $49,460 | $58,100 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,960 | $60,350 | $74,700 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $54,190 | $44,595 | $14,498 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | $27,669 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | 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
Cape Cod Community College is a public community college in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Because it participates in Title IV, students here can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The college's top trade programs by completions are aviation maintenance (A&P), dental hygiene, and phlebotomy classes, drawn from eight program families including EMT training, medical assisting, and medical billing and coding.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 22.3%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates who took on debt had a median of $12,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $43,670. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 33.6% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a small-city setting with total undergraduate enrollment of 2,911, may suit students interested in short, career-focused programs in aviation maintenance, dental hygiene, or allied health fields, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current program offerings, schedules, and licensing requirements directly with the school, and can review official outcome figures through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cape Cod Community College offers eight program families including aviation maintenance (A&P), dental hygiene, phlebotomy, EMT training, medical assisting, and medical billing and coding. Its top programs by completions are aviation maintenance, dental hygiene, and phlebotomy classes.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. It also holds programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 33.6% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 22.3%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed had a median debt of $12,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were $43,670, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (508) 362-2131 or visit its website for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Cape Cod Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared with private for-profit schools, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; prospective students should confirm program duration directly with the school.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165194.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly indicate fit for career-changers, but the school's mix of short allied-health and technical programs like phlebotomy and dental hygiene may appeal to those seeking focused, career-oriented training; confirm scheduling and format with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cape Cod Community College at (508) 362-2131 or through its website at https://www.capecod.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar institutions.
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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.