Nassau Community College

Garden City, New York · Public, 2-year

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%

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's1,898$24,141$9,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's330$26,903$9,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's310$73,249$18,235
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's284$31,491$10,750
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's153$65,342$18,500
Marketing.Associate's112$33,041$10,953
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's88$27,837$12,492
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's74$14,440
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's72$24,426$11,000
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's68$22,077$10,600
Human Services, General.Associate's66$22,404$13,569
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's65$13,971
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's65$39,253$10,000
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate55
Legal Support Services.Associate's54$34,940$9,000
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.Associate's51$39,119$11,942
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's46$51,114
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's40
Computer Science.Associate's38$9,742
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's38
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's38
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Associate's35
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's35
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Associate's35$28,944
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's33
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate31
Biology, General.Associate's26
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.Undergraduate certificate25
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate25
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.Associate's23
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Associate's23
Teaching Assistants/Aides.Undergraduate certificate19
Engineering Science.Associate's19
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's19
Hospitality Administration/Management.Associate's18
Music.Associate's16
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate13
Fire Protection.Associate's12
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's12
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Associate's12

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.