Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting
Schenectady County Community College, based in Schenectady, New York, is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 1,507 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,902 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 31.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $11,049, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,947 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Culinary Arts and Related Services, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Music.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,902
Graduation Rate
31.0%
Median Debt
$11,049
Average Net Price
$8,947
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.29x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,507
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
51.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,974
Pell Grant Rate
22.9%
Federal Loan Rate
9.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,410
Income $30K–$48K
$8,161
Income $48K–$75K
$10,881
Income $110K+
$15,537
Student Demographics
Women
57.2%
White
44.2%
Black
19.8%
Hispanic
14.2%
Asian
12.9%
Two or More Races
6.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.6%
Accreditations
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
Programs (30)
Associate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $39,187 | 83 |
| Business Administration & Management | $46,662 | 46 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $48,073 | 29 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $55,533 | 28 |
| Music | Not reported | 16 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 13 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 10 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 4 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Music | Not reported | 9 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Food Science & Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Food Science & Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Biotechnology | Associate | 1 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Security & Protective Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- 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 Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New York
- Most Affordable Colleges in New York
- Best ROI Colleges in New York
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in New York
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