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Clovis Community College

Clovis, New Mexico · Public community college · Training programs available:

Cosmetology schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingPhlebotomy classesLPN / LVN programsCNA classesWelding schoolsNail technician schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsEsthetician schoolsRadiology & sonography programsMedical assistant programs
34%completion rate · New Mexico avg 43%
$7,250median debt of graduates
$30,567median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$34,020median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Higher Learning Commission | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 417 Schepps Blvd, Clovis, NM 88101 · Phone: (800) 769-1409 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Clovis Community College is a public trade and career school in Clovis, New Mexico, offering cosmetology, EMT and paramedic training, and phlebotomy programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Clovis Community College's completion rate is 34.4%, below the New Mexico state average of 42.9%; median graduate debt is $7,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,020, 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 30.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Clovis Community Coll… Clovis Community Coll…: 34.4% 34.4% New Mexico average New Mexico average: 42.9% 42.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$27,190$37,750$46,240
Emergency medical technicians$32,370$37,550$47,600
Phlebotomists$32,400$42,910$45,660
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$38,090$59,330$73,090
Nursing assistants$34,110$39,390$45,410
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$36,860$59,840$82,550
Manicurists and pedicurists$25,720$25,720$32,980
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$30,390$47,300$63,050
Skincare specialists$30,010$47,230$66,960
Radiologic technologists and technicians$59,560$79,940$93,250
Medical assistants$34,600$39,230$45,970

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Mexico (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 55 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 43 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 38 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 32 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 28 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 25 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 14 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 10 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 8 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 8 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 7 not reported $17,859 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 6 $38,661 $42,123 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 2 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.

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About this school

Clovis Community College is a public trade and career training campus in Clovis, New Mexico. It participates in federal Title IV student aid, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants, to help pay for programs here. The college holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-completed trade programs are cosmetology schools (62 completers), EMT and paramedic training (43 completers), and phlebotomy classes (38 completers), among 15 total program families offered, including CNA classes, welding, and medical assistant programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 34.4%, which is below the New Mexico state average of 42.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $34,020. About 30.1% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus, located in a remote town setting, offers a mix of shorter certificate-style programs (cosmetology, phlebotomy, EMT) alongside longer allied-health tracks tied to nursing and radiologic technology accreditors. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on the specific program length and schedule, which is not detailed here — contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Clovis Community College offers 15 program families, with the most completions in cosmetology schools, EMT & paramedic training, and phlebotomy classes. Other offerings include LPN programs, CNA classes, welding, and medical assistant programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 34.4%, which is below the New Mexico state average of 42.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $7,250, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $34,020, per federal data.

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 for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?187639.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data shows a mix of shorter certificate programs and longer allied-health tracks, but specific scheduling or adult-learner support details are not reported; contact the school to discuss fit.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Clovis Community College at (800) 769-1409 or through its website at https://www.clovis.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons.

Nearby trade and career schools in New Mexico

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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.

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