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Monroe County Community College

Monroe, Michigan · Public community college · Training programs available:

Welding schoolsLPN / LVN programsAuto mechanic schoolsPhlebotomy classesCulinary & pastry schools
34%completion rate · Michigan avg 57%
$12,296median debt of graduates
$36,394median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$41,646median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 1555 South Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161 · Phone: (734) 242-7300 · 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.

Monroe County Community College is a public trade school in Monroe, Michigan, offering welding, LPN/LVN, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Monroe County Community College has a 34.1% completion rate, below the Michigan state average of 56.9%, with graduates carrying median debt of $12,296 and median earnings of $41,646 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Monroe County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 24.3% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Monroe County Communi… Monroe County Communi…: 34.1% 34.1% Michigan average Michigan average: 56.9% 56.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$39,090$49,990$59,190
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$56,160$65,460$73,880
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$36,110$54,120$67,100
Phlebotomists$36,850$39,860$45,760
Chefs and head cooks$42,170$60,070$74,090

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 13 not reported not reported $9,212
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 7 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 2 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 1 not reported $27,204 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

Monroe County Community College is a public trade and career school in Monroe, Michigan. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs accredited separately by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The campus awards the most credentials in welding, LPN/LVN training, and auto mechanic programs, alongside additional offerings in phlebotomy and culinary fields.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 34.1%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,296, and median earnings ten years after entry were $41,646. About 24.3% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, skills-focused programs such as welding, practical nursing, or auto mechanics rather than longer academic degrees, though whether these fit an adult career-changer's schedule is not specified in the data provided. Prospective students should verify current program lengths, costs, and licensing requirements directly with the school and can cross-check outcomes using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Monroe County Community College offers 8 trade-related program families, with the most awarded being welding schools, LPN/LVN programs, and auto mechanic schools. It also offers phlebotomy and culinary programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

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 34.1%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $12,296, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $41,646, per 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 current tuition figures.

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

This is a public school, which often means lower published tuition rates for state residents compared to for-profit institutions, though specific costs are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm schedules for specific programs like welding or LPN training.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and review federal outcomes data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?171225.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (734) 242-7300 or visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/ for program-specific licensing details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Monroe County Community College by phone at (734) 242-7300 or through its website at https://www.monroeccc.edu/.

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 link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Monroe, MI

See all trade and career schools in Michigan or search by ZIP code.

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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