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Colby-Sawyer College
New London, New Hampshire · Private non-profit college · Training programs available:
Address: 541 Main Street, New London, NH 03257 · Phone: (603) 526-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Colby-Sawyer College is a private non-profit trade and career school in New London, NH, offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Colby-Sawyer College carry a median debt of $27,000 and earn a median of $46,474 ten years after entry; the campus's own completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Colby-Sawyer College; contact the school for current tuition. The school does participate in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 22.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $39,640 | $48,020 | $51,580 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Hampshire (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | 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
Colby-Sawyer College is a private non-profit college located in New London, New Hampshire. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and, for its nursing programs, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs. Among its trade-related offerings, the campus is most associated with medical assistant programs, with 10 completers reported in the most recent federal data.
Federal data show a median debt of $27,000 among graduates and median earnings of $46,474 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 56.1%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 22.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.
With a small undergraduate enrollment of 771 in a remote rural setting, this campus may suit students who prefer a smaller, non-profit college environment, though whether its medical assistant program is structured for adult career-changers is not reported in federal data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Colby-Sawyer College's trade-related offerings center on medical assistant programs, with 10 completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and its nursing-related programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so 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?
This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate for comparable programs is 56.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $27,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates earn a median of $46,474 ten years after entry, 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 directly at (603) 526-3000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Colby-Sawyer College is a private non-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional priorities compared to for-profit or public schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and review federal outcomes data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182634.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about program flexibility and scheduling.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details specific to the medical assistant program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Colby-Sawyer College at (603) 526-3000 or visit https://www.colby-sawyer.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?182634 allows side-by-side comparisons of 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.