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North Country Community College

Saranac Lake, New York · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 819 students · Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$11,868
cheaper than 42% of comparable schools
Completion rate
40.7%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$38,276
earns ~$3,225.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

North Country Community College is a public school in Saranac Lake, NY, that mainly awards associate degrees. With 819 students enrolled, it offers programs ranging from practical nursing to computer software applications. The school serves a diverse student body where 38.5% receive Pell Grants.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $11,868, while the median student debt at completion is $12,000. Only 40.7% of students complete their programs, a rate that includes transfer-outs from this public community college. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,276.

Net price is 35% below the New York median ($18,150) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% below the national median ($38,679) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 32 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Community Organization and Advocacyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Community Organization and Advocacyassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in Allied Health, Practical Nursing, Computer Software, and Somatic Bodywork. It also offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Somatic Bodywork, Practical Nursing, Natural Resources Conservation, and Computer Software.
What do students typically earn after attending?
Data reports median earnings of $38,276 ten years after entering the program.
How many students finish their programs?
The completion rate is reported at 40.7%. For public community colleges, this figure undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is North Country Community College public or private?
It is a public school located in Saranac Lake, NY.
How does student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median debt at completion is $12,000. This is comparable to roughly one year of the average annual net price of $11,868.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 194028. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.