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St Clair County Community College

Port Huron, Michigan · Public community college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsRadiology & sonography programsCNC & machining programsWelding schoolsMassage therapy schools
34%completion rate · Michigan avg 57%
$11,750median debt of graduates
$33,990median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,177median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Higher Learning Commission | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (Accredited)
Address: 323 Erie Street, Port Huron, MI 48061 · Phone: (810) 984-3881 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

St Clair County Community College is a public trade and career school in Port Huron, Michigan offering LPN/LVN, radiology, and CNC/machining programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

St Clair County Community College has a 33.5% completion rate, below the state average of 56.9%, with median graduate debt of $11,750 and median earnings of $40,177 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for St Clair County Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal aid and about 25.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
St Clair County Commu… St Clair County Commu…: 33.5% 33.5% Michigan average Michigan average: 56.9% 56.9% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$56,160$65,460$73,880
Radiologic technologists and technicians$55,450$76,420$81,700
Machinists$38,370$52,360$62,300
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$39,090$49,990$59,190
Massage therapists$32,610$70,960$77,550

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 48 $45,815 $40,461 $13,007
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 12 not reported $41,565 not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 5 not reported not reported not reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Associate degree 2 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.

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About this school

St Clair County Community College is a public community college located in Port Huron, Michigan. It participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), so students who qualify can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants. The campus holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its trade programs are concentrated in LPN / LVN training (48 completers), radiology and sonography (12 completers), and CNC & machining (6 completers), among five total program families that include welding and massage therapy.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.5%, below the state average of 56.9%. Graduates who took on debt had a median of $11,750, and median earnings ten years after entry were $40,177. Roughly 25.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus may suit students pursuing licensed practical nursing, radiologic technology, or skilled trades such as machining and welding, particularly those seeking programs shorter than a full bachelor's degree track. Because completion sits below the state average, prospective students, including adult career-changers, should ask the school directly about program length, format, and support services before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome figures, check with the listed accreditors and consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

St Clair County Community College offers LPN/LVN programs, radiology and sonography programs, and CNC & machining programs, along with welding and massage therapy programs, five program families in total.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 33.5%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,750 according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $40,177 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 (810) 984-3881 or via https://www.sc4.edu/ for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared to for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported in the provided data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission and related bodies, and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?172291.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not directly address career-changer fit, but the presence of short, focused programs like LPN, radiology, and machining may suit those seeking faster paths into a trade; confirm scheduling options with the school.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensure requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check with state licensing boards for programs like LPN or radiologic technology.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach St Clair County Community College at (810) 984-3881 or through its website, https://www.sc4.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Port Huron, MI

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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.

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