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Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, Massachusetts · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA 01040 · Phone: (413) 552-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Holyoke Community College is a public trade and career school in Holyoke, Massachusetts, offering culinary arts, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Holyoke Community College has a 29.4% completion rate, below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, with median graduate debt of $8,250 and median earnings of $37,277 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Holyoke Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 42.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $47,460 | $69,540 | $83,050 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,960 | $60,350 | $74,700 |
| Medical assistants | $43,280 | $49,460 | $58,100 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $75,350 | $103,620 | $122,900 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $61,690 | $80,220 | $84,570 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | $30,323 | $24,035 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 11 | $48,708 | $52,941 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | 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
Holyoke Community College is a public community college in Holyoke, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Students can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) here. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in culinary & pastry arts, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs, alongside radiology technology and LPN programs.
Federal data show a completion rate of 29.4%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,250, and median earnings ten years after enrollment are reported at $37,277. About 42.7% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 69 trade-program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 3,591, this campus offers a mix of shorter career-training certificates and longer associate-degree pathways, which may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career-changers, though the specific fit depends on individual program length and format, not stated here beyond program family. Prospective students should verify accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling, since some figures such as cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Holyoke Community College offers programs in culinary & pastry arts, medical billing & coding, medical assistant training, radiology technology, and LPN programs, with 6 program families listed overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
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 29.4%, 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 $8,250, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $37,277.
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) 552-2000 or visit https://www.hcc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Holyoke Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition rates for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the provided data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for programs like culinary arts or medical assisting.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the New England Commission of Higher Education and review detailed outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?166133.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both short career-training certificates and longer associate-degree programs, which may fit adult career-changers, though specific scheduling and format details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by field, such as radiology technology or LPN, and are not detailed in this data; contact the school or check with your state's licensing board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Holyoke Community College at (413) 552-2000 or visit https://www.hcc.edu/ for application information.
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/?166133 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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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.