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Mendocino College
Ukiah, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA 95482 · Phone: (707) 468-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Mendocino College is a public trade and career school in Ukiah, California, offering auto mechanic and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Mendocino College reports a 25.4% completion rate, below the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,836 and median earnings of $40,243 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; students can use federal financial aid since the school participates in Title IV, and about 27.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Medical assistants | $39,290 | $49,660 | $61,870 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | 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
Mendocino College is a public community college in Ukiah, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with certain health programs recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Because the school participates in Title IV, students may use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. Its trade offerings are concentrated in two program families: auto mechanic schools, with 14 program completions, and medical assistant programs, with 3 completions, out of 17 total trade completers reported.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 25.4%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took on debt had a median debt load of $10,836, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $40,243. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 27.9% of students at the school receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students enrolled overall, though this figure covers the whole undergraduate population of 2,870, not only trade completers.
This campus may suit students interested in short, focused programs such as auto mechanics or medical assisting rather than longer associate-degree tracks, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Given its rural fringe locale and community college structure, it may also appeal to local adult learners and career changers, though this fit is not explicitly confirmed by the data provided. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mendocino College's trade offerings include auto mechanic schools, with 14 completions, and medical assistant programs, with 3 completions, totaling 17 trade completers.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Mendocino College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and some health programs are recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, Mendocino College participates in Title IV, so students may 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 25.4%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $10,836.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $40,243.
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 (707) 468-3000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Mendocino College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?118684.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address adult career-changer fit, but the short-format auto mechanic and medical assistant programs and rural community college setting may appeal to local adults seeking focused training; confirm scheduling details with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Mendocino College at (707) 468-3000 or through its website, https://www.mendocino.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This comparison is not reported in the available federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings with other nearby 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.