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North Central Missouri College
Trenton, Missouri · Public community college
Address: 1301 Main St, Trenton, MO 64683 · Phone: 66035939481418 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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North Central Missouri College is a public trade and career school in Trenton, MO, offering LPN, medical assistant, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
North Central Missouri College has a 57.6% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with graduates carrying median debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $40,837 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; federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and about 35.2% 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 | $48,580 | $61,530 | $70,230 |
| Medical assistants | $35,810 | $40,440 | $46,600 |
| Surgical technologists | $44,930 | $61,120 | $68,410 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,390 | $42,160 | $47,230 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $33,830 | $40,100 | $47,100 |
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 | 79 | not reported | not reported | $10,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
North Central Missouri College is a public college in Trenton, Missouri, located in a remote town setting. The school is accredited, holding recognition from the Higher Learning Commission along with program-specific accreditors including the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. Among its 7 program families, the college's most-completed trade programs are LPN / LVN programs (79 completers), medical assistant programs (10 completers), and surgical technologist programs (5 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 57.6%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,837. About 35.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,286 and 98 trade program completers, this campus appears to serve students pursuing shorter, clinically focused healthcare pathways such as LPN and medical assistant training rather than longer associate-degree tracks exclusively. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here; contact the school directly to confirm. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
North Central Missouri College offers programs across 7 families including LPN/LVN, medical assistant, surgical technologist, EMT training, and pharmacy technician programs. The most-completed programs are LPN/LVN (79 completers), medical assistant (10), and surgical technologist (5).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Higher Learning Commission, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy under the American Occupational Therapy Association.
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 here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 57.6%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,837, 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 the number or website listed for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
North Central Missouri College is a public institution, which often means lower tuition costs and eligibility for state-level funding compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for LPN, medical assistant, or other offerings.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and check outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?179715.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This cannot be determined from the data provided since program schedules and lengths are not reported; prospective students should contact the school to ask about options for working adults.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check with Missouri's licensing boards, such as the Missouri State Board of Nursing for LPN programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach North Central Missouri College by phone at 66035939481418 or visit its website at https://www.ncmissouri.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 link provided 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.