Finger Lakes Community College

Canandaigua, New York · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$13,898

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

30.2%

Admission rate

100%

Undergrad size

2,980

In-state tuition

$6,234

Out-of-state tuition

$8,418

Cost of attendance

$19,900

Median earnings (10y)

$40,054

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Rural

Programs breakdown

22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (22%), health (20%), humanities & arts (19%).

  • STEM22%
  • Health20%
  • Business12%
  • Humanities & arts19%
  • Social sciences10%
  • Trades & services15%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's176$20,124$11,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's107$57,622$25,537
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's98$15,525
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's97$27,720$12,000
Teaching Assistants/Aides.Undergraduate certificate48
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's48
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Associate's44
Psychology, General.Associate's44
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate43
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's42$26,997
Human Services, General.Associate's35
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's32
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's32$25,111$19,618
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.Associate's31
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's31
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.Associate's30
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Associate's21
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's20
Legal Support Services.Associate's17
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy.Associate's16
Computer Science.Associate's15
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Associate's14
Marketing.Associate's14
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's13
Food Science and Technology.Associate's12
Hospitality Administration/Management.Associate's11
Engineering, General.Associate's10
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Associate's10
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.Associate's10
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate9
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Associate's9
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's8
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Associate's8
Music.Associate's8$22,100
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's8
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's7
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians.Associate's7
Food Science and Technology.Undergraduate certificate6
Information Science/Studies.Associate's5
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's5

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Finger Lakes Community College

Finger Lakes Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Canandaigua, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 2,980 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Liberal arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Finger Lakes Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,898 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,234 for in-state students and $8,418 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,900 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 30.2%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,054 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Finger Lakes Community College confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (22% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Finger Lakes Community College accepts 100% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.

Location & campus

Set in Canandaigua, New York (rural), Finger Lakes Community College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Finger Lakes Community College

Q.How much does Finger Lakes Community College cost?

The average net price at Finger Lakes Community College is $13,898 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,900.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Finger Lakes Community College?

Finger Lakes Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 30.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Finger Lakes Community College?

Finger Lakes Community College admits 100% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.

Q.How much do Finger Lakes Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Finger Lakes Community College graduate earns $40,054 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Finger Lakes Community College?

Published tuition is $6,234 in-state and $8,418 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Finger Lakes Community College located?

Finger Lakes Community College is located in Canandaigua, New York (ZIP 14424).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Finger Lakes Community College at their official website.