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Glen Oaks Community College

Centreville, Michigan · Public community college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsAuto mechanic schoolsMedical billing & coding programsPhlebotomy classes
43%completion rate · Michigan avg 57%
$10,794median debt of graduates
$35,385median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$37,540median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 62249 Shimmel Rd, Centreville, MI 49032 · Phone: 26946799450 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Glen Oaks Community College is a public trade and career school in Centreville, Michigan, offering medical assistant, auto mechanic, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Glen Oaks Community College has a 43.0% completion rate, below Michigan's state average of 56.9%; graduates carry a median debt of $10,794 and earn a median of $37,540 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Glen Oaks Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is usable here, and 25.3% of students receive Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Glen Oaks Community C… Glen Oaks Community C…: 43% 43% Michigan average Michigan average: 56.9% 56.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$35,000$39,870$46,020
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$36,110$54,120$67,100
Medical records specialists$37,180$48,120$61,470
Phlebotomists$36,850$39,860$45,760

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 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.

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About this school

Glen Oaks Community College is a public college in Centreville, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by eligible students at this campus. Among its trade and career offerings, the college most frequently awards credentials in medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and medical billing & coding programs, with four total program families and 11 trade completers recorded.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 43.0%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,794, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $37,540. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 25.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enroll here.

This campus, located in a distant rural setting with an undergraduate enrollment of about 600, may suit students seeking shorter, hands-on trade programs close to home rather than a large urban campus. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here — contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the Higher Learning Commission and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Glen Oaks Community College offers medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, medical billing & coding programs, and phlebotomy classes, with medical assistant programs being the most awarded.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its accreditation status is listed as 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 and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 43.0%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $10,794, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $37,540.

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 directly at 26946799450 or via its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Glen Oaks Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and public accountability standards.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?169974.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

Program schedule and length details needed to assess adult career-changer fit are not reported here; contact the school to discuss options for working adults.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check with your state's licensing board for the specific trade.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Glen Oaks Community College by phone at 26946799450 or visit its website at https://www.glenoaks.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Michigan

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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.

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