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St Charles Community College
Cottleville, Missouri · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Cottleville, MO 63376 · Phone: (636) 922-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2025 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Apr 2026 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed.
St Charles Community College is a public trade and career school in Cottleville, Missouri offering medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and LPN programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, St Charles Community College has a 24.8% completion rate, below the Missouri average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $6,187 and median earnings of $42,422 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for St Charles Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 24.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,880 | $50,750 | $63,150 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,200 | $51,950 | $61,660 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,390 | $42,160 | $47,230 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,650 | $64,480 | $76,520 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 19 | $24,006 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $42,375 | $44,649 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $33,993 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
St Charles Community College is a public community college in Cottleville, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with several field-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Students can use federal financial aid at this campus. Among its trade and career program families, the top programs by completions are medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding programs, and LPN/LVN programs, with 10 total program families including welding, EMT training, and culinary arts.
According to federal data, the completion rate at St Charles Community College is 24.8%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,187, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $42,422. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 24.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of students from lower-income backgrounds.
This campus, located in a large suburb, may suit students interested in shorter career-focused certificate or diploma programs in healthcare support fields, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Anyone considering enrollment, especially adult career-changers, should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard and confirm program details with the school before applying, since some figures such as cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
St Charles Community College offers 10 program families including medical assistant programs, medical billing & coding, LPN/LVN programs, welding, EMT training, and culinary arts. The top programs by completions are medical assistant, medical billing & coding, and LPN/LVN programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Higher Learning Commission. It also holds field-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Missouri State Board of 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 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 24.8%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates who borrowed is $6,187, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,422, per the College Scorecard.
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 (636) 922-8000 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
St Charles Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specifics on cost aren't reported here.
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 Higher Learning Commission and other listed accreditors, and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers healthcare and technical career program families, which are often used by adult career-changers, but specific fit depends on program length and schedule, which are not reported here; contact the school to confirm.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by field, such as nursing programs that may require state board licensure; this is not detailed in the available federal data, so check with the school or relevant licensing board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact St Charles Community College at (636) 922-8000 or through its website, https://www.stchas.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?262031 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.