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Salem Community College
Carneys Point, New Jersey · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 460 Hollywood Avenue, Carneys Point, NJ 08069 · Phone: (856) 299-2100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Salem Community College is a public trade/career school in Carneys Point, New Jersey offering LPN / LVN and pharmacy technician programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Salem Community College's completion rate is 40.1%, below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $9,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,020.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Salem Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, is accepted here, and 39.5% 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 | $63,210 | $75,160 | $79,980 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $36,170 | $39,610 | $49,600 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (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 | 49 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 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
Salem Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible school in Carneys Point, New Jersey, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing programs additionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The campus is best known for its trade output in LPN / LVN programs (49 completers) and pharmacy technician programs (1 completer), reflecting a healthcare-focused training track within a larger community college enrolling 910 undergraduates.
Federal data show a completion rate of 40.1%, below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $9,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $38,020. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 39.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus may suit students seeking a shorter, credential-focused path into nursing support or pharmacy technician work rather than a full associate degree track, though exact program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school. Career changers should verify current admissions requirements, schedules, and licensing steps directly with Salem Community College. Anyone researching this school should confirm accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review official completion and earnings 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?
Salem Community College's top trade programs are LPN / LVN programs (49 completers) and pharmacy technician programs (1 completer), across 2 program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and its nursing programs are additionally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
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 Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 40.1%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,500, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,020, per federal Scorecard 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 (856) 299-2100 or via https://www.salemcc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Salem Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and continued Title IV eligibility, though costs here are not reported.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for its LPN/LVN and pharmacy technician programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review completion, debt, and earnings data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?186469.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The available data doesn't specify program length or schedule flexibility, so career-changer fit is not reported for this campus; contact the school to ask about part-time or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available federal data; contact the school directly to learn about LPN licensure or pharmacy technician certification requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Salem Community College at (856) 299-2100 or visit https://www.salemcc.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/?186469 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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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.