Blue Ridge Community College
Public in Flat Rock, NC. 13 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, fire science, auto technician, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 35 | $16,638 | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 10 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 72 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 58 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 0 | 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
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $16,638 one year out, 28% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (Asheville, NC), about 20 miles away
- Center for Massage (Asheville, NC), about 21 miles away
- Carolina College of Hair Design Inc (Asheville, NC), about 21 miles away
- Isothermal Community College (Spindale, NC), about 29 miles away
- Bob Jones University (Greenville, SC), about 30 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
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.