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Dalton State College
Dalton, Georgia · Public college · Training programs available:
Address: 650 College Drive, Dalton, GA 30720 · Phone: (706) 272-4436 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Dalton State College is a public trade/career school in Dalton, Georgia, offering LPN, medical assistant, and radiology programs, accredited by SACS and other bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $12,937 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,251; completion rate compared to the state average of 49.7% is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 49.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $46,010 | $62,030 | $70,690 |
| Medical assistants | $34,270 | $41,600 | $46,870 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $49,730 | $74,550 | $85,300 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Georgia (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 31 | $35,393 | $33,687 | $9,007 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $47,835 | $49,436 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $43,134 | $48,432 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $43,134 | $48,432 | 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
Dalton State College is a public college located in Dalton, Georgia, in a small city setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Among its trade and career-training offerings, the college most commonly awards credentials in LPN/LVN programs (31 completers), medical assistant programs (23 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (17 completers), out of 71 total trade completers.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 49.7% for comparable programs in Georgia; Dalton State's own completion rate relative to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took on debt had a median debt load of $12,937. Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $40,251. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 49.9% of students at the institution receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students pursuing focused clinical and technical credentials such as nursing, medical assisting, or radiologic technology, though exact program lengths are not detailed here. Adults considering a career change should review specific program pages for schedule and length details directly from the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome data yourself, consult the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Dalton State College's top trade programs are LPN/LVN programs (31 completers), medical assistant programs (23 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (17 completers), among 4 total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Dalton State College is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The state average completion rate in Georgia is 49.7%, but Dalton State's own completion rate and its comparison to that average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updated figures.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of Dalton State College carry a median debt of $12,937, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry for this school's students are $40,251, 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 at (706) 272-4436 or visit its website for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Dalton State College is a public institution, which often means lower in-state tuition and eligibility for state-specific aid programs compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for LPN, medical assistant, or radiology programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies and check enrollment, cost, and outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?139463.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The presence of focused clinical training programs like LPN, medical assisting, and radiologic technology suggests potential fit for career changers, though specific schedule and format details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school at (706) 272-4436 or visit its website for information specific to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Dalton State College at (706) 272-4436 or visit https://www.daltonstate.edu/index.cms for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not included in the information provided; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?139463 can be used to compare outcomes 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.