What programs are offered and at what credential level?

The school offers associate degrees in fields like Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental Support Services, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Administration, Criminal Justice, and Business Administration, plus 29 more programs.

How much do graduates of a specific program typically earn?

Median earnings reported 2 years after completion vary by major: Registered Nursing is $66,401; Dental Support Services is $58,970; Medical Assisting is $36,560; Clinical Laboratory Science is $37,779; Health Administration is $30,771; Criminal Justice is $26,353; and Business Administration is $25,967.

How many students finish at this school?

The completion rate is reported as 29.9%. This number reflects students who persist to finish the degree, though it does not include students who transfer to four-year institutions.

How big is the school and what does enrollment look like?

There are 3,989 students enrolled. The school is a public community college with a significant portion of its student body, 28.8%, receiving Pell Grants.

Is the school public or private?

Orange County Community College is a public school located in Middletown, NY.

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Orange County Community College

Middletown, New York · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 3,989 students · Dental AssistingMedical AssistingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr

$6,794

cheaper than 76% of comparable schools

Completion rate

29.9%

Median debt at completion

$12,000

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$44,117

earns ~$6,493.5 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Orange County Community College is a public school in Middletown, NY, that mainly awards associate degrees. With 3,989 students enrolled, it serves adults seeking trade training and career advancement in health and other fields. The school offers programs ranging from nursing to criminal justice alongside 29 additional options.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $6,794, while the typical student debt upon completion is $12,000. Completion rates are reported at 29.9%, a figure that can be lower for community colleges due to transfer students leaving the count. Typical median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $44,117, which is 3.6 times the annual net price.

Net price is 40% below the New York median ($11,395) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 16% above the national median ($38,005) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	associate degree	$58,970
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	associate degree	$36,560
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	associate degree	not reported

Show all 34 other programs at this school

Program	Credential	Median earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	associate degree	$66,401
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	associate degree	$37,779
Health and Medical Administrative Services	associate degree	$30,771
Criminal Justice and Corrections	associate degree	$26,353
Business Administration, Management and Operations	associate degree	$25,967
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	associate degree	$20,572
Graphic Communications	associate degree	$17,846
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	associate degree	not reported
Computer and Information Sciences, General	associate degree	not reported
Computer Programming	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Information Science/Studies	associate degree	not reported
Computer Science	associate degree	not reported
Computer Software and Media Applications	associate degree	not reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	associate degree	not reported
Teaching Assistants/Aides	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Engineering, General	associate degree	not reported
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	associate degree	not reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Criminal Justice and Corrections	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Fire Protection	associate degree	not reported
Human Services, General	associate degree	not reported
Music	associate degree	not reported
Public Health	associate degree	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Accounting and Related Services	associate degree	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	associate degree	not reported
Finance and Financial Management Services	associate degree	not reported
Hospitality Administration/Management	associate degree	not reported
Marketing	associate degree	not reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	associate degree	not reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?: The school offers associate degrees in fields like Registered Nursing, Medical Assisting, Dental Support Services, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Administration, Criminal Justice, and Business Administration, plus 29 more programs.
How much do graduates of a specific program typically earn?: Median earnings reported 2 years after completion vary by major: Registered Nursing is $66,401; Dental Support Services is $58,970; Medical Assisting is $36,560; Clinical Laboratory Science is $37,779; Health Administration is $30,771; Criminal Justice is $26,353; and Business Administration is $25,967.
How many students finish at this school?: The completion rate is reported as 29.9%. This number reflects students who persist to finish the degree, though it does not include students who transfer to four-year institutions.
How big is the school and what does enrollment look like?: There are 3,989 students enrolled. The school is a public community college with a significant portion of its student body, 28.8%, receiving Pell Grants.
Is the school public or private?: Orange County Community College is a public school located in Middletown, NY.

Other options in New York

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
SUNY Broome Community College	Binghamton	$8,940	33.6%	$39,710
Erie Community College	Buffalo	$7,765	31.8%	$41,228
Hudson Valley Community College	Troy	$8,501	36.4%	$45,460
Mandl School-The College of Allied Health	New York	$35,578	50.6%	$39,108
Monroe Community College	Rochester	$6,353	28.2%	$40,174
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants	Long Island City	$20,097	73.2%	$38,899

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 194240. 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.