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Collin County Community College District

McKinney, Texas · Public college

Welding schoolsAuto mechanic schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingMedical billing & coding programsMedical assistant programsCulinary & pastry schoolsSurgical technologist programsLPN / LVN programsElectrician schoolsPlumbing schoolsDental hygiene programsRadiology & sonography programsConstruction trades programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Texas avg 64%
$7,500median debt of graduates
$38,984median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$48,701median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, TX 75069 · Phone: (972) 881-5790 · 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.

Collin County Community College District is a public trade and career school in McKinney, TX offering welding, auto mechanic, and EMT training, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Median graduate debt is $7,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,701, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate compared to the Texas average of 63.5% is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for this campus; federal financial aid is accepted, and about 16.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$38,380$53,340$64,770
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$29,360$48,310$62,270
Emergency medical technicians$30,320$37,260$44,240
Medical records specialists$34,440$48,860$63,970
Medical assistants$31,200$39,520$46,180
Chefs and head cooks$31,380$56,080$71,870
Surgical technologists$39,950$65,220$80,790
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,910$62,240$68,410
Electricians$37,920$58,570$71,130
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$38,270$59,840$74,100
Dental hygienists$71,530$99,240$107,320
Radiologic technologists and technicians$48,550$78,630$93,830
Construction laborers$32,560$40,620$46,950

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 134 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 113 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 84 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 83 not reported $61,218 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 51 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 45 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 39 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 39 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 38 not reported $61,218 not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 35 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 25 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 24 $46,590 $52,733 $6,750
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 20 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 19 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 17 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 15 not reported $39,009 not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 14 $46,590 $52,733 $6,750
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 14 $49,766 $52,107 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 not reported $61,218 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 12 not reported $28,236 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported $61,218 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 9 not reported $28,236 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 9 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 4 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported not reported not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 2 $46,590 $52,733 $6,750
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 1 not reported not reported not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Carpenters Associate degree 1 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

Collin County Community College District is a public community college in McKinney, Texas, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and approved for federal financial aid (Title IV). Located in a large suburb, the college offers 39 program families across trade and career fields, with the highest enrollment in welding schools (282 completers), auto mechanic schools (164 completers), and EMT & paramedic training (123 completers). Other program families include medical assisting, culinary arts, surgical technology, LPN programs, electrician training, plumbing, dental hygiene, radiology technology, and construction trades.

Federal data show 932 trade program completers out of a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,449. The completion rate for this campus compared with the Texas state average of 63.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $7,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,701. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 16.2% of students receive Pell Grants.

This campus may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade programs as well as those pursuing longer associate-degree pathways, given the breadth of program families offered; specific fit for adult career-changers depends on program length and schedule details not included here. Prospective students should confirm current accreditation status directly with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review verified outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Collin County Community College District offers 39 program families, with the most completers in welding schools (282), auto mechanic schools (164), and EMT & paramedic training (123). Other offerings include medical assisting, culinary arts, surgical technology, LPN programs, electrician training, plumbing, dental hygiene, radiology technology, and construction trades.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 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 financial aid programs, so students may 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 for this specific campus compared with the Texas state average of 63.5% is not reported in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updated figures.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $7,500, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,701, according to 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 for current tuition and fees.

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

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific cost figures are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (972) 881-5790 or visit collin.edu for program schedules.

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

You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?247834.

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

The data shows a broad mix of short trade programs and longer associate-degree offerings, but specific fit for career-changers depends on schedule and program length details not included in this data; contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials apply to specific programs like welding, EMT, or LPN.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Collin County Community College District at (972) 881-5790 or through its website, https://www.collin.edu/.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included here; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?247834 can be used to compare outcomes across institutions.

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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