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Crowder College
Neosho, Missouri · Public community college
Address: 601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO 64850 · Phone: (417) 451-3223 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Crowder College is a public trade school in Neosho, Missouri, offering CDL training, welding, and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Crowder College has a 49.2% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $9,000 and median earnings of $35,987 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 can be used at Crowder College, and about 35.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $37,860 | $54,550 | $63,400 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,200 | $51,950 | $61,660 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $41,170 | $59,360 | $69,000 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,390 | $42,160 | $47,230 |
| Surgical technologists | $44,930 | $61,120 | $68,410 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,180 | $59,950 | $74,610 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,950 | $49,160 | $63,240 |
| Nursing assistants | $31,350 | $37,680 | $41,600 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 255 | $35,031 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | $32,503 | not reported | $14,400 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | $26,122 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | $26,122 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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.
About this school
Crowder College is a public trade and career training campus located in Neosho, Missouri, in a distant-town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for programs. Crowder holds accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and oversight by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Across its 23 program offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in CDL / truck driving training (255 completers), welding (40 completers), and diesel mechanic training (37 completers), alongside programs in medical assisting, EMT, surgical technology, LPN, HVAC, auto mechanics, and CNA training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 49.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Median debt among graduates is $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,987. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 35.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment among the 2,570 undergraduate students, of whom 420 are trade-program completers.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on trade programs such as CDL training or welding, given the volume of completers in those fields, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Career changers should independently verify accreditation status and outcome data using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and contact the school directly to confirm program schedules, licensing requirements, and current costs before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Crowder College offers 23 programs including CDL / truck driving (255 completers), welding (40 completers), and diesel mechanic training (37 completers), plus medical assisting, EMT, surgical tech, LPN, HVAC, auto mechanics, and CNA programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Crowder College is accredited. It holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, plus nursing-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and oversight from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Crowder College participates in Title IV federal financial aid, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 35.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 49.2%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,987, per federal Scorecard 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 at (417) 451-3223 or visit crowder.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Crowder College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates than for-profit trade schools, though specific costs 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 directly to confirm schedules for specific programs like CDL training or welding.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?177135.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers trade programs like CDL training and welding with substantial completer numbers, which may suit career changers seeking hands-on skills, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program and are not detailed in this data; contact Crowder College directly to learn about certification or licensure needed for fields like nursing, EMT, or diesel mechanics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Crowder College at (417) 451-3223 or visit https://www.crowder.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar trade programs in the region.
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.