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Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation

Mexico, New York · Public technical college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programsMedical assistant programsDental assistant schools
71%completion rate · New York avg 64%
$7,695median debt of graduates
$35,225median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$19,932annual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nu (Accredited)
Address: 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114 · Phone: (315) 593-9473 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Jun 2024 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · Council on Occupational Education.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation is a public trade school in Mexico, New York offering LPN, medical assistant, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the New York State Board of Regents.

Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation has a 70.6% completion rate, above the 64.0% New York state average, and graduates carry a median debt of $7,695, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance at Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation is $19,932, and the school participates in federal Title IV aid, with 71.4% of students receiving Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Center for Instructio… Center for Instructio…: 70.6% 70.6% New York average New York average: 64% 64% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$54,480$67,180$76,960
Medical assistants$37,280$48,000$55,120
Dental assistants$36,410$48,110$58,630

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 14 $35,276 $31,495 $9,500
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 $27,444 $23,649 not reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 3 not reported not reported $4,736

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation is a public trade and career training campus in Mexico, New York, operating under Title IV rules, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. The school is accredited through the New York State Board of Regents, the State Education Department, and the Office of the Professions. Its programs are concentrated in healthcare support fields, most notably LPN / LVN programs, medical assistant programs, and dental assistant schools.

Federal Scorecard data shows a completion rate of 70.6%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,695. Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,932, and 71.4% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting the campus serves a largely lower-income student population.

Given its focus on LPN, medical assistant, and dental assistant training, this campus is likely to appeal to students seeking shorter, career-focused healthcare programs rather than multi-year associate or bachelor's degrees, and the setting in a distant rural locale may suit local adult learners and career changers looking to train close to home. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review current outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before applying.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

The school offers LPN / LVN programs (14), medical assistant programs (3), and dental assistant schools (3), totaling 3 program families.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, it is accredited through the New York State Board of Regents, the State Education Department, and the Office of the Professions.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 70.6%, which is above the New York state average of 64.0%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $7,695, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (315) 593-9473 or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

The annual cost of attendance is listed at $19,932.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, which typically means it is subject to state oversight and often has lower costs than for-profit institutions.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program schedules.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation with the New York State Board of Regents and State Education Department, and review outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?364964).

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers short, healthcare-focused programs like LPN and medical assistant training in a rural setting, which may suit adults seeking career changes close to home, though specific scheduling details are not reported.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (315) 593-9473 or visit https://www.citiboces.org/domain/14 for program-specific requirements.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at (315) 593-9473 or visit their website at https://www.citiboces.org/domain/14 for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and debt across similar institutions.

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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