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Dallas College
Dallas, Texas · Public college
Address: 1601 Botham Jean Blvd., Dallas, TX 75215 · Phone: (972) 669-6400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Dallas College is a public trade and career school in Dallas, TX offering auto mechanics, EMT training, and welding, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Dallas College carry a median debt of $9,500 and earn a median of $41,714 ten years after entry; the state average completion rate is 63.5%, though this campus's comparison is not reported.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Dallas College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is accepted (Title IV), and about 23.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $29,360 | $48,310 | $62,270 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,380 | $53,340 | $64,770 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,100 | $57,760 | $69,860 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,380 | $56,080 | $71,870 |
| Electricians | $37,920 | $58,570 | $71,130 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,620 | $37,500 | $43,070 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,550 | $78,630 | $93,830 |
| Dental hygienists | $71,530 | $99,240 | $107,320 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $40,930 | $58,810 | $70,400 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| Surgical technologists | $39,950 | $65,220 | $80,790 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 412 | $32,833 | not reported | $8,625 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 188 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 161 | $72,895 | not reported | $8,245 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 111 | $35,983 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 98 | $32,833 | not reported | $8,625 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 88 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 87 | $26,423 | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 68 | $78,192 | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 53 | $28,379 | not reported | $7,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 50 | $72,895 | not reported | $8,245 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 48 | $60,486 | $54,661 | $10,942 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 44 | $40,898 | not reported | $8,044 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $35,983 | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | $28,379 | not reported | $7,000 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 23 | $27,690 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $60,486 | $54,661 | $10,942 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $32,833 | not reported | $8,625 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | $32,833 | not reported | $8,625 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 19 | $60,486 | $54,661 | $10,942 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 19 | $78,192 | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $28,379 | not reported | $7,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $60,486 | $54,661 | $10,942 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 13 | $40,898 | not reported | $8,044 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | $32,833 | not reported | $8,625 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | $27,690 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 8 | $35,472 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $28,379 | not reported | $7,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $72,895 | not reported | $8,245 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $72,895 | not reported | $8,245 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $32,833 | not reported | $8,625 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $72,895 | not reported | $8,245 |
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
Dallas College is a public trade and career training campus located in Dallas, Texas, operating within a large-city setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. It holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Across its 38 program offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in auto mechanics (600 completers), EMT and paramedic training (230 completers), and welding (199 completers), alongside programs in HVAC, culinary arts, electrical work, medical assisting, CNA training, radiology technology, dental hygiene, diesel mechanics, medical billing and coding, surgical technology, and LPN training.
In terms of outcomes, the campus reported 1,789 trade program completers against an undergraduate enrollment of 43,869. The state average completion rate is 63.5%, though how this campus compares is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $9,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,714. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 23.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students.
Given its broad mix of short career-training programs and longer allied-health credentials, this campus may suit both new entrants to a trade and adult career-changers, though fit depends on the specific program length and format, which is not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Dallas College offers 38 programs, most notably auto mechanic training (600 completers), EMT and paramedic training (230 completers), and welding (199 completers). It also offers HVAC, culinary, electrician, medical assistant, CNA, radiology tech, dental hygiene, diesel mechanic, medical billing and coding, surgical tech, and LPN programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Dallas College is accredited. It holds regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, plus program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Dallas College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate is 63.5%, but how Dallas College's completion rate compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,714, 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 (972) 669-6400 or via its website for current tuition rates.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Dallas College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs alongside federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the school's dedicated page.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a wide range of program families, from short technical trades to allied-health credentials, which may suit adult learners, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Dallas College by phone at (972) 669-6400 or visit its website at https://www.dallascollege.edu/pages/default.aspx for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby trade schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings 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.