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Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, Alabama · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2602 College Drive, Phenix City, AL 36869 · Phone: (334) 291-4900 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Phenix City, Alabama, offering LPN/LVN, medical assistant, and EMT training programs, accredited by SACS.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College has a 36.0% completion rate versus a 45.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $36,438 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 40.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $39,880 | $57,030 | $61,800 |
| Medical assistants | $29,630 | $36,100 | $38,360 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,620 | $37,810 | $44,210 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Alabama (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 49 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | 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
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a public community college in Phenix City, Alabama, that participates in federal student aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, or Pell Grants to help pay for programs. The campus is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and its healthcare-related programs are also reviewed by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. Its most-awarded trade programs are LPN/LVN programs (49 completers), medical assistant programs (27 completers), and EMT & paramedic training (15 completers), across four program families in total.
Federal data show a completion rate of 36.0%, which is below the Alabama state average of 45.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $36,438. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 40.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment among the roughly 1,110 undergraduates.
This campus fits students seeking healthcare-focused credentials such as nursing, medical assisting, or emergency medical training in a large-suburb setting. Program lengths beyond completer counts are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. To verify accreditation status or review updated outcome figures, contact the college at (334) 291-4900, visit cv.edu, or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Chattahoochee Valley Community College's top programs are LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and EMT & paramedic training, spread across four program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its nursing and health education programs also reviewed by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 36.0%, which is below the Alabama state average of 45.5%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,438, per the 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition rates for state residents and is backed by state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school directly for schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link, or confirm accreditation status by contacting the school at (334) 291-4900 or visiting cv.edu.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers healthcare-focused credentials like LPN, medical assisting, and EMT training, but specific program lengths and schedule flexibility for career changers are not reported in federal data, so applicants should confirm directly with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Chattahoochee Valley Community College at (334) 291-4900 or through its website at cv.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data for this campus does not include comparative rankings against nearby schools; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across 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.