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Guam Community College

Mangilao, Guam · Public college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsAuto mechanic schoolsCulinary & pastry schoolsConstruction trades programs
not reportedcompletion rate
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$23,684median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$27,820median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (Accredited)
Address: 1 Sesame Street, Mangilao, GU 96913 · Phone: (671) 735-5700 · 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.

Guam Community College is a public trade school in Mangilao, GU offering medical assistant, auto mechanic, and culinary programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

Median graduate earnings ten years after entry are $27,820, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Completion rate versus the state average and median graduate debt are not reported for this campus.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Guam Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and 51.3% of students receive Pell.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants (U.S.)$36,050$45,690$49,180
Automotive service technicians and mechanics (U.S.)$34,660$50,620$70,430
Chefs and head cooks (U.S.)$37,900$62,470$78,750
Construction laborers (U.S.)$35,090$47,120$59,740

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Guam (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 12 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 12 not reported $23,456 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 12 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 11 not reported $22,766 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 4 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

Guam Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in Mangilao, GU, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used by students who qualify. The campus awards credentials across several program families, most notably medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, and culinary & pastry schools, with 57 trade completers among its roughly 1,139 undergraduate students.

Federal data show a median graduate earnings figure of $27,820 measured ten years after entry, and 51.3% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. The school's completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data either. Prospective students should not assume figures beyond what is listed here.

Given its mix of medical assistant, automotive, culinary, and construction trades programs, this campus may suit students seeking hands-on, career-focused training in a midsize suburb setting, including adults changing careers, though specific program lengths are not detailed here and should be confirmed directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data, contact Guam Community College at (671) 735-5700, visit guamcc.edu, or check the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Guam Community College offers medical assistant programs, auto mechanic schools, culinary & pastry schools, and construction trades programs, among six total program families. Top programs by enrollment include medical assistant programs (23), auto mechanic schools (18), and culinary & pastry schools (12).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Guam Community College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants if eligible. About 51.3% of students here receive Pell Grants.

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

This comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. You can contact the school directly at (671) 735-5700 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $27,820, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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 (671) 735-5700 or visit guamcc.edu for current tuition figures.

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

Guam Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for residents and eligibility for state and federal funding support.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are 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 Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?240745.

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

The campus offers hands-on trade programs such as medical assistant, automotive, and culinary training in a midsize suburb setting, which may appeal to adult career changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Guam Community College at (671) 735-5700 or through its website, https://www.guamcc.edu/.

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

This comparison is not reported in the data provided; use the College Scorecard link to research nearby schools offering similar trade programs.

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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