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Montgomery Community College

Troy, North Carolina · public · mainly awards certificates · 852 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Culinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$13,832
cheaper than 21% of comparable schools
Completion rate
66.7%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,742
earns ~$2,367.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Montgomery Community College in Troy, NC is a public school that mainly awards certificates. With 852 students and a 66.7% completion rate, it offers training in trades like nursing, HVAC, and electrical work. The average annual net price after aid is reported as $13,832.

What to know

Typical median earnings 10 years after entry for graduates are $32,742. The school does not report median student debt at completion. Thirty-three point two percent of students received Pell Grants, indicating financial aid is common.

Net price is 115% above the North Carolina median ($6,448) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 15% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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33.2% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in North Carolina.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$33,993
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Show all 30 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Forestryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Forestryassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates in Practical Nursing, Culinary Arts, Electrical Installation, HVAC, Vehicle Maintenance, and Precision Metal Working. It also offers associate degrees in Electrical Installation and HVAC.
How much do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
For the Practical Nursing program, median earnings 2 years after completion are reported as $33,993.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate is reported as 66.7%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate can undercount students who transfer to four-year schools.
Is Montgomery Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school.
Does the school offer other options besides trades?
Yes, the school offers 33 more programs beyond the specific trades listed.

Other options in North Carolina

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
College of the AlbemarleElizabeth City$2,25334%$33,234
South Piedmont Community CollegePolkton$6,67526.9%$37,308
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community CollegeAsheville$11,60233.6%$36,048
Beaufort County Community CollegeWashington$6,50042.7%$32,519
Bladen Community CollegeDublin$9,55123.7%$30,591
Blue Ridge Community CollegeFlat Rock$5,75648.8%$36,324
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 199023. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.