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Montgomery College

Rockville, Maryland · Public community college · Training programs available:

Radiology & sonography programsMedical billing & coding programsAuto mechanic schoolsConstruction trades programsSurgical technologist programsMedical assistant programsElectrician schoolsHVAC schools
32%completion rate · Maryland avg 47%
$10,415median debt of graduates
$38,251median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$50,159median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: 51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD 20850 · Phone: (240) 567-5000 · 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.

Montgomery College is a public trade and career school in Rockville, MD offering radiology & sonography, medical billing & coding, and auto mechanic programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Montgomery College has a 32.4% completion rate, below the state average of 46.9%, with median graduate debt of $10,415 and median earnings of $50,159 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Montgomery College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 27.0% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Montgomery College Montgomery College: 32.4% 32.4% Maryland average Maryland average: 46.9% 46.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$68,140$85,890$99,880
Medical records specialists$35,400$54,220$65,770
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,940$57,520$76,340
Construction laborers$36,430$46,960$55,540
Surgical technologists$45,590$68,970$81,390
Medical assistants$36,930$46,410$49,110
Electricians$46,450$73,490$96,010
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$46,180$70,020$95,790

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Maryland (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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 35 $59,248 $62,012 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 29 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 28 $59,248 $62,012 not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 27 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 13 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate degree 12 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 10 $59,248 $62,012 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 8 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 4 not reported not reported not reported
Construction Trades, Other Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 2 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 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.

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About this school

Montgomery College is a public trade and career training campus in Rockville, Maryland, located in a small city setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Among its 13 program families, the top trade programs by completions are Radiology & sonography programs, Medical billing & coding programs, and Auto mechanic schools.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 32.4%, which is below the state average of 46.9% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,415, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $50,159 per year. About 27.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With 179 trade program completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 13,773, this campus serves a broad student population including those pursuing shorter career-focused certificates alongside longer associate degree tracks. Program length details for individual trade offerings are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students—including career changers—should contact the school directly to confirm scheduling and format. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures independently, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Montgomery College offers 13 program families including Radiology & sonography programs, Medical billing & coding programs, and Auto mechanic schools, with the top programs by completions being radiology/sonography, medical billing & coding, and auto mechanics.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, Montgomery College is accredited, holding accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, Montgomery College participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and about 27.0% of its students receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate at Montgomery College is 32.4%, which is below the Maryland state average of 46.9% for comparable programs.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates of Montgomery College is $10,415, according to federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $50,159 per the College Scorecard.

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 (240) 567-5000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

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

Montgomery College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs, though specific pricing is not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration and schedule options.

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

You can verify accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the linked URL.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not report specific program lengths or schedule formats, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school to discuss options.

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

Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program are not reported in federal data; contact the school for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Montgomery College by phone at (240) 567-5000 or through its website at https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Nearby trade and career schools in Maryland

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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.

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