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Glendale Community College
Glendale, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Note: this is the federal (IPEDS) record for Glendale Community College in Glendale. The primary profile, with the fullest data, is here.
Address: 1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208 · Phone: (818) 240-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Glendale Community College is a public trade and career school in Glendale, California, offering CNC & machining programs and welding schools, accredited by the ACCJC.
Glendale Community College has a 37.4% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $8,972 and median earnings of $41,540 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Glendale Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid is available (Title IV), and about 37.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in California (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | 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
Glendale Community College is a public trade and career training campus located in Glendale, California. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Its trade offerings are concentrated in CNC & machining programs (2) and welding schools (1), drawn from a total of 3 recorded trade programs.
In terms of outcomes, the campus's overall completion rate is 37.4%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Graduates who take on debt carry a median of $8,972, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,540. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend here.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 10,509 in a midsize city setting, offers a mix of shorter trade credentials alongside broader community college coursework. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on details such as program length and schedule, which are not reported for this campus in federal data — prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check the accreditors listed above and search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Glendale Community College offers CNC & machining programs (2) and welding schools (1), totaling 3 recorded trade programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 37.4%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,972, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,540, 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 (818) 240-1000 or visit https://www.glendale.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Glendale Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for public financial aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the ACCJC and ACEN, and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?115001.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details that are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to learn more.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Glendale Community College at (818) 240-1000 or through its website at https://www.glendale.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.