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Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, California · Public community college · Training programs available:

EMT & paramedic trainingDental assistant schoolsDental hygiene programsMedical assistant programs
34%completion rate · California avg 64%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
$31,830median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$52,133median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (Accredited)
Address: 16130 Lasselle St, Moreno Valley, CA 92551 · Phone: (951) 571-6100 · 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.

Moreno Valley College is a public trade and career school in Moreno Valley, California, offering EMT & paramedic training, dental assistant, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by the ACCJC.

Moreno Valley College's completion rate is 33.6%, below the state average of 64.2%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,133, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell) can be used here, and about 21.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Moreno Valley College Moreno Valley College: 33.6% 33.6% California average California average: 64.2% 64.2% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Emergency medical technicians$38,740$46,380$59,180
Dental assistants$38,790$50,110$60,670
Dental hygienists$102,090$124,930$132,120
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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 109 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 28 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 22 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 19 $47,132 not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 17 not reported not reported not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 17 $47,132 not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 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.

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About this school

Moreno Valley College is a public community college located in Moreno Valley, California, in a large suburb setting. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its dental programs carry additional accreditation from the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus awards the most credentials in EMT & paramedic training (154), dental assistant schools (41), and dental hygiene programs (17), across 8 total program families including medical-assistant-programs.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.6%, which is below the state average of 64.2%. Median earnings for former students 10 years after entry are reported at $52,133. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 21.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment among the school's 9,346 undergraduates, of whom roughly 220 completed trade programs.

This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, credential-focused trade programs such as EMT training or dental assistant training, though program length details are not provided here. Prospective students considering a career change should verify program length, licensing requirements, and current costs directly with the school. To confirm accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, consult the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Moreno Valley College's top programs are EMT & paramedic training (154 completers), dental assistant schools (41), and dental hygiene programs (17), spanning 8 program families including medical-assistant-programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with its dental programs additionally accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

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

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so eligible 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 33.6%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (951) 571-6100 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $52,133 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 or visit its website for current tuition.

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

Moreno Valley College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents compared with private for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm program duration for specific tracks like EMT or dental assistant training.

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

You can verify accreditation and review outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460394.

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

The data does not specify program formats or schedules for adult learners; prospective students should contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.

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

Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school at (951) 571-6100 to learn about certification needed for EMT, dental assistant, or dental hygiene careers.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Moreno Valley College at (951) 571-6100 or visit https://www.mvc.edu/ for admissions information.

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 at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?460394 to compare completion rates and earnings 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.

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