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Ulster County Community College

Stone Ridge, New York · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,341 students · WeldingMachining & CNC

Avg net price / yr
$5,035
cheaper than 80% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.5%
Median debt at completion
$10,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,896
earns ~$8,321 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Ulster County Community College is a public school in Stone Ridge, NY, offering associate degrees and certificates mainly in trades and health fields. With 1,341 students, the average annual net price after aid is $5,035.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 36.5%, a figure that often undercounts transfers from community colleges. Median student debt at completion is $10,000, which represents about two years of annual net price costs. Typical earnings vary widely by program, ranging from $22,613 in general studies to $66,461 in nursing.

Net price is 47% below the New York median ($9,419) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 41 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$66,461
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificate$53,810
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$32,391
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$30,409
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$29,685
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$22,613
Animal Sciencesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchassociate degreenot reported
Communication and Media Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
American Sign Languageundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Community Organization and Advocacyassociate degreenot reported
Social Workundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Design and Applied Artsassociate degreenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Managerial Economicsassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Registered Nursing, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Veterinary/Animal Health, and Animal Sciences. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Criminal Justice, and Animal Sciences, plus 34 other programs.
How much do graduates in specific programs typically earn?
Registered Nursing graduates report median earnings of $66,461 two years after completion. Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate holders report $53,810, while associate degree holders in the same field report $29,685. Veterinary/Animal Health graduates report $30,409, Business Administration reports $32,391, and General Studies reports $22,613.
How many students finish their degree here?
The reported completion rate for the school is 36.5%. This data point can be low because community college completion rates often do not include students who transfer out after starting their coursework.
Is Ulster County Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Stone Ridge, NY. It mainly awards associate degrees.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $10,000. This amount is roughly equivalent to two years of the average annual net price of $5,035.

Other options in New York

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Apex Technical SchoolLong Island City$14,82679%$41,093
Cayuga County Community CollegeAuburn$8,66230.1%$38,709
SUNY Corning Community CollegeCorning$7,37334.5%$38,817
Erie Community CollegeBuffalo$7,76531.8%$41,228
Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy$8,50136.4%$45,460
Jamestown Community CollegeJamestown$9,85037.6%$38,242
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 196699. 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.