Trade and career programs at White Mountains Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 37 | $52,456 | $71,074 | $8,970 |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Massage therapy | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
White Mountains Community College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $7,500 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,283 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $7,196 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,140 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,925 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,960 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,025 |
| Over $110,000 | Not reported |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 62% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 84% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $47,843 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,000 in federal student loans.
- 45% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.
Frequently asked questions
How much does White Mountains Community College cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,500 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $7,196 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at White Mountains Community College?
62% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do White Mountains Community College graduates earn?
Welding certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $52,456 one year after finishing.
Is White Mountains Community College accredited?
White Mountains Community College is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Empire Beauty School-Hooksett, Hooksett: $21,960 a year
- Empire Beauty School-Somersworth, Somersworth: $21,960 a year
- Harmony Health Care Institute, Merrimack: $25,000 a year
- Empire Beauty School-Laconia, Laconia: $21,960 a year
- Paul Mitchell the School-Portsmouth, Portsmouth: $19,500 a year
- Keene Beauty Academy, Keene: $20,100 a year
More: all trade schools in New Hampshire · White Mountains Community College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.