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Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, Massachusetts · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: One College Dr, Greenfield, MA 01301 · Phone: (413) 775-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Greenfield Community College is a public trade school in Greenfield, MA offering LPN, medical assistant, and EMT training programs, accredited by NECHE.
Greenfield Community College's completion rate is 30.8%, below the Massachusetts average of 59.7%; median graduate debt is $8,307 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $37,132, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Greenfield Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 37.6% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $61,690 | $80,220 | $84,570 |
| Medical assistants | $43,280 | $49,460 | $58,100 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $40,140 | $50,230 | $54,000 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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 | 22 | $50,426 | $47,729 | $6,819 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | $59,307 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | 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
Greenfield Community College is a public trade and career campus located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in a distant-town locale. The school is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with its nursing programs specifically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to pay for enrollment. The campus awards credentials most often in LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and EMT and paramedic training.
Federal data show a completion rate of 30.8%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,307, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,132. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, focused credentials in healthcare and emergency fields such as LPN, medical assistant, or EMT training rather than longer associate degree pathways, based on the program families listed. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on schedule and format details not included here; contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Greenfield Community College offers LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and EMT and paramedic training as its top program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with its nursing program also accredited by 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 students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 30.8%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $8,307, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $37,132, 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 (413) 775-1000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Greenfield Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and check outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165981.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused healthcare and emergency-services programs like LPN, medical assistant, and EMT training, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school to learn what certification or licensure exams, such as NCLEX for LPN, apply to each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Greenfield Community College at (413) 775-1000 or through its website at https://www.gcc.mass.edu/.
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 at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165981 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.