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Napa Valley College
Napa, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558 · Phone: (707) 256-7000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Napa Valley College is a public trade and career school in Napa, California offering LPN/LVN, CNC machining, and welding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Napa Valley College has a 42.8% completion rate, below the California average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $10,147 and median earnings of $49,517 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Napa Valley College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, is available, and 17.3% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $64,390 | $79,750 | $93,720 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $38,740 | $46,380 | $59,180 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $37,380 | $64,500 | $81,040 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $79,902 | $89,841 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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.
About this school
Napa Valley College is a public community college in Napa, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Because it participates in Title IV federal financial aid, students may use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help cover costs. Among its trade and career offerings, the college awards the most credentials in LPN/LVN programs (13), CNC and machining programs (6), and welding programs (5), across 8 total program families.
Federal data show a completion rate of 42.8%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $10,147, and median earnings ten years after entry were $49,517. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 17.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Total undergraduate enrollment is 3,813, with 30 trade program completers reported.
This campus, located in a small city setting, may suit students weighing shorter technical certificates against longer associate-degree paths in fields like nursing, machining, and welding, though specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students and career changers should verify current accreditation status directly with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review official outcome figures on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Napa Valley College's most-awarded trade programs are LPN/LVN programs (13 awards), CNC and machining programs (6), and welding programs (5), among 8 program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Napa Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, with a current status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 42.8%, 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 $10,147, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $49,517, 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?
Napa Valley College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state as well as federal funding streams.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (707) 256-7000 or visit its website for program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review official outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?119331.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The presence of shorter technical program families like welding, machining, and LPN training suggests options for career changers, though specific scheduling for working adults is not reported in federal data; contact the school to confirm fit.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Napa Valley College at (707) 256-7000 or visit https://www.napavalley.edu/ for application details.
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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.