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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101 · Phone: (718) 482-7200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a public trade/career school in Long Island City, NY offering medical assistant, LPN, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, CUNY LaGuardia Community College has a 23.9% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,407 and median earnings of $41,653 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for CUNY LaGuardia Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $54,480 | $67,180 | $76,960 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 35 | $47,925 | $50,141 | $8,049 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 32 | not reported | $39,009 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 28 | $47,925 | $50,141 | $8,049 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 22 | $68,337 | $58,221 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | $68,337 | $58,221 | 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 LaGuardia Community College is a public community college in Long Island City, New York. It participates in federal financial aid programs, meaning students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for programs here. The campus holds accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Among its trade and career offerings, the most-awarded programs are medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and radiology & sonography programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.9%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,407, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $41,653. About 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, credential-focused healthcare and technical training such as medical assisting or LPN preparation, though program length details themselves are not reported here. Adults considering a career change should weigh the below-average completion figures against their own circumstances and verify current details directly. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status and review the full outcomes data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, and can contact the school directly for admissions and program-length specifics.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
CUNY LaGuardia Community College offers medical assistant programs, LPN/LVN programs, and radiology & sonography programs, along with a total of 5 program families including EMT training. These are among the school's most-completed career training offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
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, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 23.9%, 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 $7,407, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,653.
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 at (718) 482-7200 or visit lagcc.cuny.edu for current tuition figures.
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 public accountability standards compared to for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for specific offerings like the medical assistant or LPN programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the school's Title IV status, accreditation, and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190628.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit; program length and schedule details aren't reported here, so contact the school to discuss whether its offerings match an adult learner's needs.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Specific licensing requirements are not reported in this data; check with accrediting bodies like the American Occupational Therapy Association or the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions for program-specific licensure needs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach CUNY LaGuardia Community College at (718) 482-7200 or through its website at https://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported 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.