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Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422 · Phone: (215) 641-6300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Montgomery County Community College is a public trade and career school in Blue bell, PA, offering medical assistant, culinary, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Montgomery County Community College has a 27.9% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $12,349 and median earnings of $46,108 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Montgomery County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 29.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Dental hygienists | $63,130 | $80,610 | $99,950 |
| Phlebotomists | $37,010 | $43,910 | $47,370 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Surgical technologists | $47,130 | $62,680 | $72,020 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 30 | not reported | $17,470 | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | $32,125 | $26,850 | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $47,054 | $50,856 | $13,470 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | $39,585 | $14,653 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $39,585 | $14,653 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | $25,520 | $25,194 | $12,771 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | $25,520 | $25,194 | $12,771 |
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
Montgomery County Community College is a public community college located in Blue bell, Pennsylvania, in a large suburb setting. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It holds accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its 11 trade and career program families, the campus awards the most credentials in medical assistant programs (37), culinary & pastry schools (32), and medical billing & coding programs (30).
Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 27.9%, which is below the state average of 66.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,349, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $46,108. About 29.0% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 7,301 undergraduates enrolled and 148 recent trade-program completers, this campus offers a range of shorter certificate-style programs alongside longer associate-degree tracks in fields like dental hygiene, radiology, and surgical technology. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should verify current program lengths, licensing requirements, and accreditation status directly with the school or via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Montgomery County Community College offers 11 trade and career program families, with the most completions in medical assistant programs (37), culinary & pastry schools (32), and medical billing & coding programs (30).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with specialized accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
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-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 27.9%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $12,349, according to federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $46,108, 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 (215) 641-6300 or visit https://www.mc3.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and public accountability standards compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm program duration for medical assistant, culinary, or medical billing & coding tracks.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review official outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214111 or confirm accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter career-certificate programs and longer associate-degree tracks, which may suit career changers, but specific scheduling and format details are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Montgomery County Community College at (215) 641-6300 or through its website, https://www.mc3.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include comparisons to other nearby schools; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214111 to compare outcomes across 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.