Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting

Dutchess Community College is a public institution in Poughkeepsie, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 3,824 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,929 ten years after enrollment, which is 8% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 29.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,039, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.38x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,065 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Registered Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,929
Graduation Rate
29.5%
Median Debt
$10,039
Average Net Price
$10,065
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.18x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.38x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
3,824
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
60.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,670
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,670
Pell Grant Rate
22.0%
Federal Loan Rate
13.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$6,141
Income $30K–$48K
$7,736
Income $48K–$75K
$11,586
Income $110K+
$16,527

Student Demographics

Women
56.2%
White
41.4%
Black
16.0%
Hispanic
29.5%
Asian
2.6%
Two or More Races
4.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.7%

Accreditations

Programs (35)

Associate (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $40,570 291
Business Administration & Management $48,481 107
Public Administration $41,788 50
Criminal Justice & Corrections $52,804 38
Registered Nursing $105,801 35
Communications $30,308 30
Visual & Performing Arts $31,680 26
Computer Science Not reported 22
Engineering $75,246 16
Sports & Fitness Not reported 16
Information Science Not reported 13
Legal Support Services Not reported 11
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 11
Air Transportation Not reported 10
Fine Arts Not reported 7
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 6
Hospitality Management Not reported 6
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 5
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Building Construction Not reported 4
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 4
Accounting Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 24
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 11
Legal Support Services Not reported 4
Accounting Not reported 4
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Computer Systems Networking Undergraduate Certificate 2
Computer & Information Systems Security Undergraduate Certificate 2
Mental Health Services Undergraduate Certificate 2
Mental Health Services Associate 2
Human Development & Family Studies Undergraduate Certificate 1
Heating & Air Conditioning Undergraduate Certificate 1
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate 1
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Undergraduate Certificate 1
Public Health Associate 1

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