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Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 660 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 · Phone: (802) 828-4060 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Community College of Vermont is a public trade and career school in Montpelier, VT, offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Community College of Vermont has a 19.6% completion rate versus a 59.1% state average, with median graduate debt of $10,491 and median earnings of $36,234 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Community College of Vermont; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 29.5% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $40,570 | $47,250 | $50,130 |
| Medical records specialists | $42,130 | $57,560 | $62,590 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $37,610 | $47,940 | $53,040 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Vermont (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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 40 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | 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
Community College of Vermont is a public college in Montpelier, VT, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Because it participates in Title IV federal aid programs, students here can use FAFSA-based financial aid, including Pell Grants. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus's most-completed programs are medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and pharmacy technician programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 19.6%, which is below the Vermont state average of 59.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,491, and median earnings ten years after entry are $36,234. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a notable share of low-income enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is 2,841, with 81 trade-program completers.
This campus may suit students interested in short, credential-focused healthcare-support training such as medical assisting, billing/coding, or pharmacy technician work, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the data provided. Adults considering a career change should independently confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. Before enrolling, verify accreditation status with the New England Commission of Higher Education and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, since completion, debt, and earnings figures shift over time and cost figures are not currently reported for this campus.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Community College of Vermont's top trade programs are medical assistant programs (56 completers), medical billing & coding programs (21 completers), and pharmacy technician programs (4 completers), among 4 total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 19.6%, which is below the Vermont state average of 59.1%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $10,491, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,234, per federal Scorecard data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (802) 828-4060 or visit ccv.edu 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 published tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the New England Commission of Higher Education and review official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230861.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The listed programs, such as medical assisting and billing & coding, are commonly short, credential-focused offerings, but specific fit for career changers depends on schedule and format details not reported here; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials, such as certification exams, may apply to specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Community College of Vermont at (802) 828-4060 or through its website, https://www.ccv.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?230861 to compare completion, debt, and earnings figures 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.