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American Samoa Community College
Pago Pago, American Samoa · Public college
Address: P.O. Box 2609, Pago Pago, AS 96799 · Phone: 6846999155370 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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American Samoa Community College is a public trade school in Pago Pago, AS, offering LPN/LVN programs and auto mechanic training, accredited by the ACCJC.
Median graduate earnings 10 years after entry are $30,087, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Completion rate versus the state average and median graduate debt are not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for American Samoa Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 73.2% 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 (U.S.) | $49,740 | $64,400 | $76,030 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics (U.S.) | $34,660 | $50,620 | $70,430 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in American Samoa (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 | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | 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
American Samoa Community College is a public trade and career campus located in Pago Pago, American Samoa, in a fringe rural locale. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Its most-awarded trade programs are LPN / LVN programs (13 completions) and Auto mechanic schools (4 completions), reflecting a total of 17 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 839.
Federal data shows median earnings of graduates 10 years after entry at $30,087. Completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 73.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in short, licensure-track training such as practical nursing or hands-on technical training like auto mechanics, though specific program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Adult or career-changer fit cannot be confirmed beyond the program offerings listed. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school for current tuition, schedule, and licensure details not captured in this federal data summary.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
American Samoa Community College offers LPN / LVN programs (13 completions) and Auto mechanic schools (4 completions), based on federal program data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
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 and Pell Grants. About 73.2% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at 6846999155370 or visit the College Scorecard for more detail.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $30,087, per the U.S. Department of Education 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 directly at 6846999155370 or via https://www.amsamoa.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
American Samoa Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available 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 Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and review outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?240736.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensure requirements, such as those for LPN/LVN graduates, are not detailed in the available federal data; contact the school for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach American Samoa Community College at 6846999155370 or through its website, https://www.amsamoa.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in the available federal data; review the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?240736 for comparisons.
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.