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Lemoore College
Lemoore, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 555 College Avenue, Lemoore, CA 93245 · Phone: (559) 925-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Lemoore College is a public trade school in Lemoore, California offering EMT & paramedic training and culinary & pastry programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Lemoore College has a 48.7% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $9,500 and median earnings of $40,292 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Lemoore College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 43.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,740 | $46,380 | $59,180 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 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
Lemoore College is a public trade and career-training campus in Lemoore, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Because the school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, students who qualify may use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding here. The campus is best known for its EMT & paramedic training and its culinary & pastry programs, which together make up its top program offerings among three program families and roughly 30 recent trade completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 48.7%, which is below the state average of 64.2% for comparable institutions. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $40,292. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 43.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting with an undergraduate enrollment of about 3,373, may suit students pursuing hands-on training in emergency medical services or culinary arts, though whether programs run as short certificates or longer associate-degree tracks is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Lemoore College offers EMT & paramedic training and culinary & pastry programs, among three program families in total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Lemoore College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Lemoore College participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grant funding.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 48.7%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $9,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $40,292.
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 directly at (559) 925-3000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Lemoore College is a public institution, which typically means lower published costs and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm schedule details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review federal outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and format, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about scheduling for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for details on EMT certification or culinary credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Lemoore College at (559) 925-3000 or through its website, https://www.westhillscollege.com/lemoore/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard for comparable 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.