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El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas · Public community college
Address: 9050 Viscount Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925 · Phone: (915) 831-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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El Paso Community College is a public trade school in El Paso, TX offering LPN/LVN, auto mechanic, and diesel mechanic programs, accredited by ACEN, JRCERT, and SACS.
El Paso Community College has a 24.2% completion rate versus a 63.5% state average, with median graduate debt of $6,566 and median earnings of $35,212 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for El Paso Community College in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 36.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Texas (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 | 97 | $41,792 | $41,342 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 48 | $29,905 | $27,150 | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 45 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | not reported | $21,964 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 28 | $14,933 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 28 | not reported | $27,494 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 26 | not reported | $27,494 | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | $27,494 | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 24 | $14,933 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 17 | not reported | $25,774 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | $56,415 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | $27,494 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $46,575 | $48,935 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | $25,774 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $46,575 | $48,935 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | $20,595 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 7 | $46,575 | $48,935 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | $43,005 | $28,019 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $46,575 | $48,935 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 6 | $43,005 | $28,019 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | $20,595 | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $56,415 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $29,905 | $27,150 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 5 | $43,005 | $28,019 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | $20,595 | 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
El Paso Community College is a public trade and career training campus in El Paso, Texas. The school is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and federal financial aid through FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here. Across its 36 programs, the largest completer counts are in LPN / LVN programs, auto mechanic schools, and diesel mechanic schools.
Federal data show a completion rate of 24.2%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $6,566, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,212. About 36.5% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 602 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 24,214 in a large city setting, this campus serves a wide mix of students, including those pursuing shorter certificate-style trade programs alongside longer clinical and technical tracks. Program length details beyond completer counts are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students weighing a career change should confirm schedules directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the school's accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
El Paso Community College offers 36 trade-related programs, with the highest completer counts in LPN / LVN programs, auto mechanic schools, and diesel mechanic schools. Other program families include welding, HVAC, cosmetology, and dental assisting, among others.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, El Paso Community College is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used to help pay for enrollment. About 36.5% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 24.2%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,566, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,212.
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 or check the College Scorecard link for current figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
El Paso Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates for residents compared to private for-profit trade schools, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (915) 831-2000 or visit its website to confirm program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data through the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?224642.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of shorter trade programs and longer clinical fields such as LPN/LVN and radiologic technology, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask directly.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program and are not detailed in federal data; contact the school or check with your state's licensing board for fields like LPN/LVN or radiologic technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach El Paso Community College at (915) 831-2000 or through its website, https://www.epcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative placement or outcome data against other nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare figures across institutions directly.
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.