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State Fair Community College
Sedalia, Missouri · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3201 W 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301 · Phone: (877) 311-7322 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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State Fair Community College is a public trade and career school in Sedalia, MO, offering LPN, medical assistant, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
State Fair Community College has a 44.1% completion rate, below the state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $35,562 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 35.6% 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 | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $50,810 | $73,080 | $80,770 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,200 | $51,950 | $61,660 |
| Medical records specialists | $38,880 | $50,750 | $63,150 |
| Dental hygienists | $59,880 | $92,750 | $98,240 |
| Construction laborers | $37,870 | $56,730 | $77,580 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $34,950 | $49,160 | $63,240 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 48 | not reported | not reported | $11,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $47,372 | $42,458 | $18,990 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | $39,369 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $47,372 | $42,458 | $18,990 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $55,496 | $48,041 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | $33,726 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $38,289 | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | $39,369 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | $33,726 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | $25,484 | $18,927 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 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
State Fair Community College is a public college in Sedalia, Missouri, that participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV). The campus holds accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission along with program-specific accreditors including the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Across 17 program families, the college most commonly awards credentials in LPN/LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and radiology & sonography programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 44.1%, which is below the state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,562. About 35.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 169 trade completers among 2,694 undergraduates in a remote-town setting, this campus may suit students pursuing focused healthcare and technical credentials such as LPN, medical assisting, or radiologic technology, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students, including adult career changers, should confirm program schedules, licensing requirements, and current costs directly with the school and verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
State Fair Community College offers 17 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, primarily through the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 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, meaning 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 44.1%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,562, 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 (877) 311-7322 or visit sfccmo.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though actual costs should be confirmed with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?179539.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers healthcare and technical credential programs like LPN, medical assisting, and radiologic technology, which are commonly pursued by career changers, though fit should be confirmed by contacting the school about scheduling and program structure.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in this data; contact the school at (877) 311-7322 to learn about specific licensing or certification needed for programs like LPN or radiologic technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach State Fair Community College at (877) 311-7322 or through its website at https://www.sfccmo.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 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.