Helms College
Private nonprofit in Augusta, GA. 6 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, HVAC, medical assistant, phlebotomy & lab and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 29 | $34,213 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 20 | $26,154 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 95 | $24,505 | $11,416 | $130 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | $21,657 | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (certificate): graduates earned $24,505 one year out, 23% below the national median for culinary certificate programs ($31,975).
- Culinary Arts and Related Services (associate degree): graduates earned $34,213 one year out, about the same as the national median for culinary associate degree programs ($34,733).
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (certificate): graduates earned $26,154 one year out, 20% below the national median for medical assistant certificate programs ($32,792).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $21,657 one year out, 56% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Empire Beauty School-Augusta (Augusta, GA), about 0 miles away
- Augusta School of Massage (Evans, GA), about 5 miles away
- Augusta University (Augusta, GA), about 5 miles away
- Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (North Augusta, SC), about 6 miles away
- Miller-Motte College-Augusta (Augusta, GA), about 6 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- HVAC & Refrigeration: Is the EPA 608 exam included?
- Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support: Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.