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Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, Virginia · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2130 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA 22508 · Phone: (540) 423-9030 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Germanna Community College is a public trade and career school in Locust Grove, Virginia, offering medical assistant, auto mechanic, and LPN/LVN programs, accredited by SACS.
Germanna Community College has a 46.5% completion rate, below Virginia's 57.1% average, with median graduate debt of $8,400 and median earnings of $39,644 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 including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and about 26.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,090 | $44,740 | $46,570 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $36,540 | $59,330 | $76,540 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,580 | $64,920 | $74,540 |
| Dental assistants | $37,720 | $46,670 | $53,040 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $36,540 | $45,420 | $50,390 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Virginia (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 | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $21,585 | $55,651 | $8,500 |
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
Germanna Community College is a public community college in Locust Grove, Virginia. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its trade and career-training offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in medical assistant programs (17 completions), auto mechanic schools (15 completions), and LPN/LVN programs (9 completions), across six program families total.
Federal data show a completion rate of 46.5%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,400, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,644. About 26.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a mix of short career-training programs and longer associate-level tracks in fields like nursing, the campus setting in a fringe rural locale may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers seeking healthcare or automotive credentials, though program length details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with each accreditor and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Germanna Community College's top trade programs are medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and LPN/LVN programs, with six program families offered overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 46.5%, which is below the Virginia state average of 57.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,400, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,644, 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 for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Germanna Community College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition rates and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (540) 423-9030 or visit germanna.edu for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the listed accreditors and review detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?232195.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers programs in healthcare fields like nursing and medical assisting as well as auto mechanics, but specific scheduling or format details for career changers are not reported in this data; contact the school to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly or check with the relevant program accreditor for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Germanna Community College at (540) 423-9030 or visit https://www.germanna.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data set does not include comparative information on nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?232195 to compare outcomes.
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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.