Average

Score: 46/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Helms College

2-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Augusta, Georgia 30907

🌐 www.helms.edu/

Helms College — tuition $15,431

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 56%

Outcomes

C+

58/100

Affordability

39/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

21/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

150

Total Enrollment

56%

Graduation Rate

61%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Helms College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$24,003

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$9,500

Median debt at graduation

36.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

67.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Helms College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Culinary Arts and Related Services	$19,403	$32,439	+6%	#46 of 68	#42	$12,715
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$24,214	$30,326	-12%	#543 of 637	#513	$9,289
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	$22,206	—	—	—	—	$6,788

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Helms College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $272,470
Avg rent near campus: $1,520/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 30901 (13.7% cap, Augusta)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$15,431	$15,431

Financial Aid

67%

Receive Any Aid

53%

Receive Pell Grants

56%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Culinary Arts/Chef Training 69 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 27 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 11 grads/yr Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 9 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Helms College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chefs and head cooks

$61k/yr 197,300 jobs

Cooks, private household

$45k/yr 34,200 jobs

First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers

$42k/yr 1,215,000 jobs

Cooks, restaurant

$37k/yr 1,460,200 jobs

Cooks, all other

$36k/yr 24,000 jobs

Cooks, institution and cafeteria

$36k/yr 466,100 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Medical assistants

$44k/yr 811,000 jobs

Student Demographics

150

Total Students

58%

Women

41%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 26%

Hispanic 2%

Black 69%

Asian 1%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 41%

25-64 (Adult) 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Helms College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Helms College?

Tuition at Helms College is $15,431 for in-state students and $15,431 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Helms College?

The graduation rate at Helms College is 56%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Helms College a good school?

Helms College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Helms College?

Helms College has a total enrollment of 150 students.

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