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Herkimer County Community College
Herkimer, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 100 Reservoir Rd, Herkimer, NY 13350 · Phone: (315) 866-0300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Herkimer County Community College is a public trade and career school in Herkimer, NY, offering medical billing & coding and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Herkimer County Community College has a 35.2% completion rate, below the New York state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $11,365 and median earnings of $39,199 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Herkimer County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 39.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $39,204 | $44,356 | $15,352 |
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
Herkimer County Community College is a public community college in Herkimer, NY, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (with program-level accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education). Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Among its trade and career offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in medical billing & coding (17 completions) and medical assisting (10 completions).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 35.2%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,365, and median earnings ten years after entry were $39,199 per year. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 39.2% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, located in a fringe town setting with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,168, may suit students interested in short, focused certificate or associate-level training in medical office fields rather than broad liberal-arts study. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and format, which are not detailed here — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation and outcomes independently, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Herkimer County Community College offers medical billing & coding programs (17 completions) and medical assistant programs (10 completions), based on the most recent federal completions data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the 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 financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 35.2%, 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?
Graduates carry a median debt of $11,365, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $39,199, per federal Scorecard 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 (315) 866-0300 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which generally means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
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 verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?191612.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data provided does not specify program format or schedule flexibility, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school or check with New York state licensing boards for medical billing/coding and medical assisting roles.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Herkimer County Community College at (315) 866-0300 or through its website at https://www.herkimer.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 at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?191612 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.