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Madera Community College
Madera, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638 · Phone: (559) 675-4800 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Madera Community College is a public trade school in Madera, CA offering LPN/LVN, welding, and CNC machining programs, accredited by the ACCJC.
Madera Community College has a 34.6% completion rate, below the state average of 64.2%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and earnings data are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Madera Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, with about 20.0% of students receiving Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 2–4 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | 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
Madera Community College is a public trade and career campus located in Madera, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and students here can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, since the school participates in Title IV programs. The campus awards trade credentials mostly in LPN / LVN programs (41 completions), welding schools (10 completions), and CNC & machining programs (4 completions), among five total program families offered.
In terms of outcomes, the completion rate at this campus is 34.6%, which falls below the state average of 64.2% for similar institutions. Median debt of graduates and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is also not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.0% of the roughly 4,808 undergraduate students enrolled receive Pell Grants, reflecting a moderate share of low-income students at this fringe rural location.
This school may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on trade programs such as LPN/LVN, welding, or CNC machining, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Given the below-average completion rate, prospective students—especially adult learners or career changers—should verify accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school. This ensures decisions are based on the most current and complete information available.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Madera Community College offers LPN / LVN programs, welding schools, and CNC & machining programs among its five total program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV 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 34.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or check the College Scorecard for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in 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 directly for tuition details.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Madera Community College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition details are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not specified in the available data; contact the school for program duration information.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?497046 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers hands-on trade programs like welding and CNC machining, which may suit career changers, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed in the data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not specified in the available data; contact the school for details on program-specific credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Madera Community College by phone at (559) 675-4800 or visit their website at https://www.maderacollege.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to explore and compare similar 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.