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River Valley Community College
Claremont, New Hampshire · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1 College Place, Claremont, NH 03743 · Phone: (603) 542-7744 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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River Valley Community College is a public trade school in Claremont, New Hampshire, offering LPN/LVN, medical assistant, and radiology programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, River Valley Community College has a 21.9% completion rate versus a 56.1% state average, with median graduate debt of $16,226 and median earnings of $44,700 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for River Valley Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 39.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $59,860 | $77,110 | $82,760 |
| Medical assistants | $39,640 | $48,020 | $51,580 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $64,620 | $84,910 | $100,720 |
| Machinists | $44,720 | $61,500 | $71,980 |
| Massage therapists | $36,500 | $80,360 | $100,550 |
| Phlebotomists | $40,640 | $48,660 | $52,310 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Hampshire (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 | 53 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $52,159 | $53,608 | $17,379 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | $43,948 | $42,402 | $19,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | $47,260 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | $12,750 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 3 | $43,948 | $42,402 | $19,000 |
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
River Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Claremont, New Hampshire. The campus participates in federal student aid (Title IV), so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants. It holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education, and several of its health-related programs carry specialized programmatic accreditation, including from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school's most-completed trade programs are LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and radiology & sonography programs, drawn from seven total program families offered on this campus.
According to federal data, the completion rate at this campus is 21.9%, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%. Median debt among graduates is $16,226, and median earnings ten years after entry are $44,700. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 39.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This setting, located in a fringe rural locale with 608 undergraduates, may suit students seeking focused, short-cycle health and technical training close to home, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes through the College Scorecard and confirm program specifics directly with the school before applying.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
River Valley Community College offers seven program families, most notably LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation for nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and radiologic technology programs.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible 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 21.9%, which is below the New Hampshire state average of 56.1%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $16,226, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $44,700, 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 (603) 542-7744 or visit rivervalley.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
River Valley Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for public financial aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific 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 New England Commission of Higher Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?183114).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers focused health and technical programs in a rural New Hampshire setting, but specific fit for career changers depends on program length and format, which are not detailed in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about certification or licensure tied to specific programs like LPN or radiology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach River Valley Community College at (603) 542-7744 or through its website, https://www.rivervalley.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link 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.