Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Canandaigua, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Finger Lakes Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,980 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,054 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 29.0%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,975, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.09x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,898 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Health Services, and Teaching Assistants/Aides.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,054
Graduation Rate
29.0%
Median Debt
$12,975
Average Net Price
$13,898
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.44x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,980
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
53.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,234
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,418
Pell Grant Rate
27.3%
Federal Loan Rate
25.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,044
Income $30K–$48K
$12,386
Income $48K–$75K
$15,248
Income $110K+
$19,157
Student Demographics
Women
55.3%
White
70.3%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
10.5%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Associate Degree Programs (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Associate (36)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,572 | 84 |
| Business Administration & Management | $47,704 | 54 |
| Registered Nursing | $83,636 | 50 |
| Health Services | $59,481 | 49 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 26 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 26 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $32,875 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $46,597 | 21 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 18 |
| Wildlife Management | Not reported | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 14 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 13 |
| Natural Resources Management | Not reported | 12 |
| Accounting | $50,761 | 12 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 9 |
| Communications | Not reported | 8 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 8 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 8 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition | Not reported | 7 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Music | $38,356 | 3 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | $52,970 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 30 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 21 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & Composition | Associate | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Associate | 2 |
| Information Science | Associate | 1 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Natural Resources Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in New York
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Natural Resources Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in New York
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