At a glance
Average net price
$7,095
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
23.4%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
10,630
In-state tuition
$6,330
Out-of-state tuition
$12,130
Cost of attendance
$14,983
Median earnings (10y)
$48,248
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (47%), health (16%), business (15%).
- STEM6%
- Health16%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts47%
- Social sciences5%
- Trades & services11%
- Liberal arts39.9%~4,236 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions16.4%~1,749 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business15.4%~1,640 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~657 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.2%~444 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~419 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal2.3%~243 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~227 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication1.8%~197 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.7%~175 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English0.7%~72 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.1%~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
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.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 1,898 | $24,141 | $9,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 330 | $26,903 | $9,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 310 | $73,249 | $18,235 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 284 | $31,491 | $10,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 153 | $65,342 | $18,500 |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 112 | $33,041 | $10,953 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 88 | $27,837 | $12,492 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 74 | — | $14,440 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 72 | $24,426 | $11,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 68 | $22,077 | $10,600 |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 66 | $22,404 | $13,569 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 65 | $13,971 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 65 | $39,253 | $10,000 |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 55 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 54 | $34,940 | $9,000 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. | Associate's | 51 | $39,119 | $11,942 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 46 | $51,114 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 38 | — | $9,742 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 38 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 35 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Associate's | 35 | $28,944 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 33 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Engineering Science. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Music. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
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 Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College is a large institution located in Garden City, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 10,630 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Nassau Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $7,095 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,330 for in-state students and $12,130 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,983 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 23.4%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,248 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Nassau Community College confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (47% of credentials), health (16% of credentials), business (15% 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
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Garden City, New York (suburb), Nassau 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 Nassau Community College
Q.How much does Nassau Community College cost?
The average net price at Nassau Community College is $7,095 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,983.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Nassau Community College?
Nassau Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 23.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Nassau Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Nassau Community College graduate earns $48,248 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Nassau Community College?
Published tuition is $6,330 in-state and $12,130 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Nassau Community College located?
Nassau Community College is located in Garden City, New York (ZIP 11530).
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 Nassau Community College at their official website.