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H Councill Trenholm State Community College

Montgomery, Alabama · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,674 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary ArtsMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$8,325
cheaper than 52% of comparable schools
Completion rate
39.5%
Median debt at completion
not reported
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$32,183
earns ~$3,865.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

H Councill Trenholm State Community College is a public institution in Montgomery, AL, offering certificates and associate degrees in trades and allied health. With 1,674 students, the school serves adults seeking practical training in fields like culinary arts, electrical work, and vehicle repair.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $8,325, while 63.7% of students receive Pell Grants. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,183, and the school's completion rate is 39.5%. Median student debt at completion is not reported.

Net price is 36% above the Alabama median ($6,142) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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63.7% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Alabama.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$38,829
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 22 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate 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
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

How much does it typically cost per year?
The average annual net price after financial aid is $8,325.
Do many students receive federal financial aid?
Yes, 63.7% of students reported receiving Pell Grants.
What programs and credential levels are offered?
Programs include Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (associate degree), Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate), Culinary Arts and Related Services (certificate and associate degree), Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate and associate degree), Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (certificate), and Precision Metal Working (certificate), plus 31 more programs.
What are the typical earnings for Allied Health graduates?
Median earnings two years after completion for Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions are $38,829.
How many students typically complete their training?
The reported completion rate is 39.5%.
Is this a public or private school?
This is a public school.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 102313. 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.