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Reedley College
Reedley, California · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 995 N Reed Ave, Reedley, CA 93654 · Phone: (559) 494-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Reedley College is a public trade and career school in Reedley, California offering aviation maintenance, dental assistant, and welding programs, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Reedley College has a 42.0% completion rate, below the California state average of 64.2%, with median graduate debt of $2,819 and median earnings of $38,493 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Reedley College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and 26.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $53,860 | $86,100 | $99,650 |
| Dental assistants | $38,790 | $50,110 | $60,670 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $44,520 | $58,060 | $70,400 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,180 | $64,980 | $77,060 |
| Nursing assistants | $40,110 | $47,630 | $54,800 |
| Machinists | $37,440 | $57,190 | $74,210 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 67 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 31 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 19 | not reported | $23,113 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 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
Reedley College is a public community college located in Reedley, California, accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Students can use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, at this school. The campus is best known for its trade and career programs, with the largest concentrations in aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, dental assistant schools, and welding schools, among 13 total program families offered.
Looking at the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the overall completion rate is 42.0%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $2,819, and median earnings ten years after entry were $38,493. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a distant-town locale, may suit students pursuing hands-on trade credentials such as aviation maintenance, dental assisting, or welding, though specific program lengths and schedule formats are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm timing directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes using the College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since federal data can lag behind current program offerings.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Reedley College offers 13 program families, with the largest programs in aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, dental assistant schools, and welding schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Reedley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
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 42.0%, which is below the California state average of 64.2%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $2,819, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $38,493, 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 at (559) 494-3000 or visit https://www.reedleycollege.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Reedley College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and public funding compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?117052.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules suited to adult learners, so this is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or relevant state licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Reedley College at (559) 494-3000 or visit https://www.reedleycollege.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?117052 to compare 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.