Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 42.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 44.1%
- Retention Rate
- 66.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,860
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $212/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. | Bachelor | $76,117 | $21,522 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $61,615 | $18,375 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $49,562 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $21,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | Bachelor | $46,478 | |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor | $44,170 | $23,205 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $43,240 | $24,339 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Legal Support Services. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $20,995 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,488 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $35,594 | $22,500 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor | $33,993 | $25,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $33,687 | $13,359 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $32,925 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor | $32,569 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Canton Tech graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $20,000 and earn $42,505 in their first year after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 47%, well below the concerning 100% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $212 consume about 6% of typical graduate income. The 94.8% employment rate reflects strong employer demand for the college's hands-on training in automotive technology, veterinary science, and engineering fields. Graduates often land jobs at manufacturers, veterinary clinics, and technical services companies across upstate New York. While starting salaries are modest, the low debt burden and high employment rate create a strong return on investment for career-focused students.