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Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424 · Phone: (585) 394-3500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Finger Lakes Community College is a public trade and career school in Canandaigua, New York offering EMT & paramedic training and culinary & pastry programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Finger Lakes Community College has a 30.2% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $12,975 and median earnings of $40,054 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 27.3% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,890 | $48,400 | $63,870 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,260 | $70,670 | $93,240 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 21 | not reported | $48,432 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $22,192 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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
Finger Lakes Community College is a public trade and career college in Canandaigua, 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 oversight from the New York State Board of Regents. The school participates in the Title IV federal financial aid program, meaning students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its most-awarded trade programs are EMT & paramedic training (23 completers) and culinary & pastry schools (6 completers), out of four total program families offered on campus.
Among the numbers reported for this campus: the overall completion rate is 30.2%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,975, and median earnings ten years after entry were $40,054. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 27.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting with an undergraduate enrollment of about 2,980, offers shorter, hands-on trade tracks in emergency medical services and culinary arts alongside its broader associate-degree offerings. It may suit adults or career changers seeking a defined, skills-based pathway rather than a traditional four-year track, though program length details are not specified here. Prospective students should verify accreditation directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Finger Lakes Community College offers EMT & paramedic training (23 completers) and culinary & pastry schools (6 completers), among four total trade program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and oversight from 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 aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 30.2%, 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 $12,975, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $40,054, 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 (585) 394-3500 or visit flcc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-based aid programs 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.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review verified outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?191199.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers shorter trade-focused programs in EMT training and culinary arts alongside associate degrees, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling or adult-learner services are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; EMT and paramedic training generally leads to state certification exams, so contact the school to confirm specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Finger Lakes Community College at (585) 394-3500 or through its website, https://www.flcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar 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.