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CUNY Hostos Community College
Bronx, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451 · Phone: (718) 518-4444 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CUNY Hostos Community College is a public trade and career school in the Bronx, NY offering dental hygiene, radiology/sonography, and LPN programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
CUNY Hostos Community College has a 16.1% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $8,442 and median earnings of $40,485 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for CUNY Hostos Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school accepts federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 63.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $77,680 | $106,130 | $121,740 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $54,480 | $67,180 | $76,960 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 35 | $60,946 | $59,485 | $16,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 28 | $67,271 | not reported | $8,687 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | $48,849 | 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.
About this school
CUNY Hostos Community College is a public trade and career training campus in the Bronx, New York, located in a large city setting. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. It holds accreditation from several bodies, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The campus's top trade programs are dental hygiene, radiology and sonography, and LPN/LVN training.
According to federal data, the campus's completion rate is 16.1%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $8,442, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $40,485. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 63.0% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus may suit students seeking short, focused clinical training paths such as dental hygiene, radiologic technology, or practical nursing rather than a full associate degree track, though program length details beyond enrollment counts are not reported here. Because the completion rate is below the state average, prospective students—especially adult career changers—should ask the school directly about program pacing and support services. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, consult the listed accreditors or the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
CUNY Hostos Community College offers dental hygiene programs (35 completers), radiology and sonography programs (28 completers), and LPN/LVN programs (8 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, among others.
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 16.1%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%, according to federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is reported at $8,442 in federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $40,485 in 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 at (718) 518-4444 or visit https://www.hostos.cuny.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
CUNY Hostos Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and public accountability standards compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for dental hygiene, radiology, or LPN programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and check federal outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190585.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers clinical-track programs like dental hygiene, radiology, and LPN training, which may suit career changers seeking focused clinical training, though specific fit for working adults is not detailed in the available data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific licensure guidance.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact CUNY Hostos Community College at (718) 518-4444 or visit https://www.hostos.cuny.edu/ for admissions information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190585 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across 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.