North Country Community College

Saranac Lake, New York · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$11,868

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

28.9%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

819

In-state tuition

$6,682

Out-of-state tuition

$9,370

Cost of attendance

$18,051

Median earnings (10y)

$38,276

Admissions

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

Programs breakdown

8 program areas reported · Heavily focused on health (61% of credentials).

  • STEM2%
  • Health61%
  • Business20%
  • Humanities & arts12%
  • Social sciences2%
  • Trades & services5%

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

11 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's77$66,911$27,721
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate74$16,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's65$31,280$12,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Associate's61
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's24
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's22$20,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's16
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's13$59,967$17,110
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.Associate's10
Human Services, General.Associate's7
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Associate's7

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 North Country Community College

North Country Community College is a small institution located in Saranac Lake, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 819 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Liberal arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at North Country Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $11,868 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,682 for in-state students and $9,370 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $18,051 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 28.9%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,276 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

North Country Community College confers degrees and certificates across 8 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 health (61% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), humanities & arts (12% 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 Saranac Lake, New York (town), North Country 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 North Country Community College

Q.How much does North Country Community College cost?

The average net price at North Country Community College is $11,868 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $18,051.

Q.What is the graduation rate at North Country Community College?

North Country Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 28.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do North Country Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median North Country Community College graduate earns $38,276 per year.

Q.What is tuition at North Country Community College?

Published tuition is $6,682 in-state and $9,370 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is North Country Community College located?

North Country Community College is located in Saranac Lake, New York (ZIP 12983).

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 North Country Community College at their official website.