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Richmond Community College
Hamlet, North Carolina · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1042 W Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, NC 28345 · Phone: (910) 410-1700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Richmond Community College is a public trade school in Hamlet, NC offering electrician, welding, and CNA programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Richmond Community College's completion rate is 46.1%, near the state average of 47.8%, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $29,951, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Richmond Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 31.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $40,130 | $56,800 | $61,920 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,540 | $50,590 | $60,870 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,260 | $38,460 | $43,850 |
| Machinists | $37,110 | $55,230 | $62,680 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $37,780 | $57,260 | $64,310 |
| Medical assistants | $36,010 | $45,140 | $47,500 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $50,480 | $63,270 | $69,700 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,190 | $44,250 | $49,310 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in North Carolina (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 35 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 34 | $69,326 | $67,660 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 15 | $26,046 | $20,960 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 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
Richmond Community College is a public trade and career-training campus in Hamlet, North Carolina, located in a distant town setting. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and participates in Title IV federal financial aid, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used here. Across 16 program families, the campus awards the most credentials in electrician schools (72 completers), welding schools (44 completers), and CNA classes (21 completers), among other offerings like CNC machining, HVAC, medical assisting, LPN, and EMT training.
In federal outcomes data, 202 students completed trade programs out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,352. The completion rate is 46.1%, which is near the state average of 47.8%. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,951. About 31.0% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a substantial share of lower-income students. Median debt of graduates and annual cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Given the mix of shorter certificate-style programs (electrician, welding, CNA) and its community-college structure, this campus may suit both first-time students and adult career changers seeking hands-on trade training, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the latest outcome figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Richmond Community College offers 16 program families, with the most completers in electrician schools (72), welding schools (44), and CNA classes (21). Other offerings include CNC machining, HVAC, medical assisting, LPN, and EMT training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Richmond Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 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 FAFSA and Pell Grant funding can be used. About 31.0% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 46.1%, which is near the state average of 47.8%, according to federal data.
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 (910) 410-1700 or check the College Scorecard for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $29,951 for this campus.
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 at (910) 410-1700 or visit richmondcc.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Richmond Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared with for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; 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 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?199449.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers shorter, hands-on programs like electrician, welding, and CNA training that may suit adult career changers, though specific schedule and length details are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Richmond Community College at (910) 410-1700 or visit https://www.richmondcc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates and earnings across institutions.
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- Bladen Community CollegeDublin, NC · 23% completion
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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.