Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 28.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $40,054
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $12,975
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $138/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $56,566 | $20,219 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $48,432 | |
| Food Science and Technology. | Associate | $29,685 | |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate | $28,598 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $27,642 | $16,743 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $26,585 | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Associate | $25,967 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $24,035 | $11,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $22,767 | $11,000 |
| Music. | Associate | $22,329 | |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $22,192 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Associate | $19,749 | |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $16,478 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $40,054 ten years after completing their programs. With typical debt of $12,975, that creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 32%. Monthly loan payments of $138 consume about 4% of gross income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's 92.2% employment rate reflects strong job placement in nursing, criminal justice, and business fields that anchor the Finger Lakes economy. Many graduates transfer to four-year schools or enter healthcare and public safety careers that offer stable middle-class incomes. The low debt burden and practical career preparation deliver a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable workforce training.