Helms College

Private nonprofit certificate school in Augusta, GA that costs an average of $26,862 a year after financial aid and graduates 67% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$26,862
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
67%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$32,537

Private nonprofitMidsize city183 undergraduates

Cost of Helms College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$32,361
Tuition and fees, in-state$17,924
Books and supplies$750
Average net price after aid$26,862

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$26,017
$30,001–48,000$26,424
$48,001–75,000$26,597
$75,001–110,000$28,704
$110,001+$30,522

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Helms College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate67%
First-year retention87%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$30,380
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$32,537
Rank in Georgia (earnings)39th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,289
Typical monthly loan payment$106 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants79%
Students with federal loans76%

Majors and programs at Helms College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services31$26,154—
Culinary Arts and Related Services162$24,505$9,437
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants—$21,657—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions9——
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)14——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services58$34,213—

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About Helms College

TypePrivate nonprofit certificate school
LocationAugusta, GA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates183
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
Websitehelms.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Helms College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $32,361 a year (tuition and fees: $17,924). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $26,862 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $26,017.

How much do Helms College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $32,537 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 39th of 55 similar colleges in Georgia.

What is Helms College's graduation rate?

67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.