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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 199 Chambers St, New York, NY 10007 · Phone: (212) 220-8000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a public trade/career school in New York, NY offering medical billing & coding and EMT & paramedic training, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, this campus has a 24.7% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,574 and median earnings of $42,306 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College; the school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 56.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,890 | $48,400 | $63,870 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 13 | $32,524 | $22,578 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $85,751 | $72,762 | $11,000 |
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.
About this school
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College is a public community college located in New York, NY. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), and holds accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific recognition from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the New York State Board of Regents. Among its trade-related offerings, the campus most frequently awards credentials in medical billing & coding (13 completions) and EMT & paramedic training (9 completions), out of 22 total trade completers reported.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 24.7%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $7,574, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $42,306. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 56.7% of undergraduate students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a substantial share of the roughly 18,623 undergraduates come from lower-income backgrounds.
This large urban campus offers shorter, credential-focused programs in medical billing/coding and EMT training that may suit students seeking direct entry into healthcare-adjacent trades rather than a full associate degree pathway; specific program lengths are not reported here, so applicants should confirm scheduling directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
The campus offers medical billing & coding programs (13 completions) and EMT & paramedic training (9 completions), totaling 22 trade completers reported in federal data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific recognition from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the New York State Board of Regents.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 24.7%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,574, according to federal College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,306, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, part of the CUNY system, which generally means lower tuition costs for state residents compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; prospective students should contact the school to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190521.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The medical billing/coding and EMT training programs are shorter, credential-focused options that may appeal to career changers, though specific schedules and lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College at (212) 220-8000 or through its website at https://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard link for side-by-side outcome comparisons.
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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.