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CUNY Bronx Community College

Bronx, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:

Radiology & sonography programsAuto mechanic schoolsMedical assistant programs
16%completion rate · New York avg 64%
$8,384median debt of graduates
$33,072median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$41,307median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nu (Accredited)
Address: 2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453 · Phone: (718) 289-5100 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
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.

CUNY Bronx Community College is a public trade school in Bronx, NY offering radiology & sonography, auto mechanic, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, CUNY Bronx Community College has a 16.2% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $8,384 and median earnings of $41,307 ten years after entry.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for CUNY Bronx Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and 59.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
CUNY Bronx Community … CUNY Bronx Community …: 16.2% 16.2% 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)
Radiologic technologists and technicians$67,540$98,470$110,950
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,470$54,120$73,320
Medical assistants$37,280$48,000$55,120

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 40 $65,968 $55,512 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 24 $37,192 $29,685 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 18 not reported $20,687 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported

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

CUNY Bronx Community College is a public trade and career campus in Bronx, NY, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. The campus awards trade credentials most often in radiology & sonography programs, auto mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs.

Among trade completers, the overall completion rate is 16.2%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Median debt for graduates is $8,384, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,307. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 59.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students.

This campus offers a mix of certificate and associate-level trade programs, drawing on both career-training tracks (auto mechanics, medical assisting) and more technical allied-health programs (radiology & sonography). Because it is a large-city public institution with Pell-eligible students making up more than half the population, it may suit adults and career changers seeking affordable, accredited training, though specific program lengths and schedules are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the College Scorecard and confirm program details with the school before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

CUNY Bronx Community College offers radiology & sonography programs, auto mechanic schools, and medical assistant programs, among four total program families reported.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

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 and Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 16.2%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt for graduates is $8,384, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $41,307, per the College Scorecard.

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 at (718) 289-5100 or visit its website for current tuition.

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

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-based aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; 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 federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link provided by the school.

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

The campus offers shorter career-training programs such as auto mechanics and medical assisting alongside more technical allied-health tracks, which may suit adults seeking accredited training, though specific scheduling details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact CUNY Bronx Community College at (718) 289-5100 or through its website, https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/.

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

Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190530 to compare institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Bronx, NY

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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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