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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 2001 Oriental Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Phone: (718) 368-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CUNY Kingsborough Community College is a public trade and career school in Brooklyn, NY offering culinary, surgical technologist, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Kingsborough's completion rate is 27.6%, below the state average of 64.0%; median graduate debt is $7,100 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,621.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kingsborough; federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used, and about 24.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,260 | $70,670 | $93,240 |
| Surgical technologists | $53,680 | $79,550 | $98,140 |
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,890 | $48,400 | $63,870 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,470 | $54,120 | $73,320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 34 | $24,671 | $25,194 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 18 | $63,938 | $58,402 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 12 | $63,938 | $58,402 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 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.
About this school
CUNY Kingsborough Community College is a public community college in Brooklyn, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. Among its trade and career offerings, the college's top programs are culinary & pastry (34 completers), surgical technologist (18 completers), and medical assistant programs (14 completers), spanning five program families including EMT training and auto mechanic training.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 27.6%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,100, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $42,621. About 24.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of about 7,670 in a large-city setting, offers a mix of short career-training programs and longer allied-health tracks; whether a particular program suits an adult career-changer depends on its length and schedule, which are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify accreditation status and confirm current outcomes and costs directly with the school or through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Kingsborough's top trade programs are culinary & pastry (34 completers), surgical technologist (18 completers), and medical assistant programs (14 completers), among five program families that also include EMT training and auto mechanic training.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Kingsborough is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school 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 27.6%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,100, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,621, 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Kingsborough is a public college, part of the CUNY system, which typically means lower tuition for state residents compared with private institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (718) 368-5000 or visit https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/ to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status and review federal outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190619.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or lengths, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported in federal data; contact the school to ask about program formats.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in the data provided; contact the school to confirm which programs lead to state licensure or certification.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Kingsborough at (718) 368-5000 or through its website, https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link 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.