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McLennan Community College
Waco, Texas · Public community college
Address: 1400 College Dr, Waco, TX 76708 · Phone: (254) 299-8622 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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McLennan Community College is a public trade school in Waco, Texas offering cosmetology, medical billing & coding, and medical assistant programs, accredited by SACS and other specialized bodies.
McLennan Community College has a 38.9% completion rate, below the state average of 63.5%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $39,163 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for McLennan Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $23,580 | $30,680 | $47,180 |
| Medical records specialists | $34,440 | $48,860 | $63,970 |
| Medical assistants | $31,200 | $39,520 | $46,180 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $30,320 | $37,260 | $44,240 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,910 | $62,240 | $68,410 |
| Skincare specialists | $27,390 | $49,250 | $68,780 |
| Surgical technologists | $39,950 | $65,220 | $80,790 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $48,550 | $78,630 | $93,830 |
| Phlebotomists | $32,570 | $40,450 | $47,690 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 51 | not reported | $19,045 | $5,776 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 24 | $77,234 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | not reported | $39,729 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $29,853 | $38,289 | $11,250 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 17 | not reported | $19,045 | $5,776 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | $38,630 | $33,993 | $13,255 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $41,705 | $40,089 | $12,780 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 15 | $41,705 | $40,089 | $12,780 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $29,853 | $38,289 | $11,250 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 10 | $77,234 | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | $29,685 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | $39,729 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $41,705 | $40,089 | $12,780 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
McLennan Community College is a public trade and career campus in Waco, Texas. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA-based aid such as Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The college holds accreditation from multiple bodies depending on program, including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and specialized accreditors for occupational and physical therapy and radiologic technology. Its most-awarded trade programs are cosmetology schools, medical billing & coding programs, and medical assistant programs, drawn from 14 program families including EMT training, LPN programs, esthetician schools, surgical tech programs, radiology tech programs, and phlebotomy classes.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 38.9%, which is below the state average of 63.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,163. About 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 215 trade program completers among 5,668 undergraduates in a midsize city setting, this campus offers a mix of shorter certificate-style trade programs and longer allied-health tracks. This may suit both first-time students and adult career changers, though program lengths themselves are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and confirm specific program details with the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
McLennan Community College's top trade programs are cosmetology schools, medical billing & coding programs, and medical assistant programs, among 14 program families that include EMT training, LPN programs, esthetician schools, surgical tech, radiology tech, and phlebotomy classes.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, with accreditors including the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and specialized accreditors for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and radiologic technology.
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-based aid including Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 38.9%, which is below the Texas state average of 63.5%, according to federal data.
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 $39,163, 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 (254) 299-8622 or visit https://www.mclennan.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
McLennan Community College is a public institution, which often 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 provided data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226578.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules, but the campus offers a range of allied-health and trade programs, including shorter certificate paths, at a midsize city location; adult fit specifics are not reported in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact McLennan Community College at (254) 299-8622 or visit https://www.mclennan.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?226578 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
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.