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Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, Missouri · Public community college
Address: 2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 · Phone: (573) 840-9600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Three Rivers College is a public trade school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri offering medical billing & coding, LPN, and EMT training programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Three Rivers College has a 33.3% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $10,000 and median earnings of $32,442 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data, but federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, with 48.8% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $38,880 | $50,750 | $63,150 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,390 | $42,160 | $47,230 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $38,200 | $51,950 | $61,660 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
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 | 31 | not reported | $37,208 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | $6,250 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | $6,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | $11,600 |
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
Three Rivers College is a public trade and career school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission along with program-specific accreditors for nursing (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Missouri State Board of Nursing) and occupational therapy (American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy). Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Among its 9 program families, the most-awarded trade programs are medical billing & coding (33 completions), LPN/LVN programs (31 completions), and EMT & paramedic training (26 completions), for a total of 118 trade completers.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.3%, which is below the state average of 69.3%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,442. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 48.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students.
This campus, located in a remote town setting, may suit students pursuing shorter certificate-style trade programs such as medical billing & coding or EMT training rather than longer degree tracks, though program lengths themselves are not detailed in the data provided. Career changers should independently confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures, prospective students can consult the accreditors listed above or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Three Rivers College offers 9 program families, with the most completions in medical billing & coding (33), LPN/LVN programs (31), and EMT & paramedic training (26).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and the American Occupational Therapy Association/Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
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.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.3%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $10,000.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $32,442.
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 (573) 840-9600 or visit https://trcc.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Three Rivers College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check the accreditors listed (Higher Learning Commission, ACEN, Missouri State Board of Nursing, AOTA/ACOTE) or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?179645.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats for adult learners, so this cannot be confirmed from federal data; contact the school to ask about options for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; prospective students should confirm specific licensure needs (such as LPN licensure) directly with the school or relevant state board.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Three Rivers College at (573) 840-9600 or through its website at https://trcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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.