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Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 525 Falconer St, Jamestown, NY 14701 · Phone: (716) 338-1000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2023 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Aug 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Jamestown Community College is a public trade school in Jamestown, NY offering medical assistant, welding, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Jamestown Community College has a 40.2% completion rate, below the New York state average of 64.0%; median graduate debt is $10,990 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,242, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Jamestown Community College; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 24.6% 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 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,840 | $59,140 | $71,960 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
| Machinists | $40,560 | $60,920 | $74,180 |
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 | 18 | $29,570 | $30,554 | $11,250 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $39,369 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 10 | $26,602 | $25,774 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | 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
Jamestown Community College is a public trade and career campus in Jamestown, NY, located in a distant town setting. The school participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and it holds accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association / Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Among its trade offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in medical assistant programs, welding, and medical billing & coding, with 5 program families overall.
Federal data show a completion rate of 40.2%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $10,990, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $38,242. About 24.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This mix of shorter certificate-style programs, such as medical billing & coding, alongside more hands-on trades like welding and CNC machining, may suit students seeking direct-entry career training rather than a multi-year degree path; however, program length and schedule details for adult or career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Jamestown Community College's top trade programs are medical assistant programs (18), welding schools (17), and medical billing & coding programs (10), across 5 program families total.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association / Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
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-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 40.2%, 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 $10,990, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $38,242.
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 (716) 338-1000 or visit https://www.sunyjcc.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Jamestown Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-level funding, though this does not by itself indicate program quality.
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 program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?191986.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program schedules or formats needed to assess adult or career-changer fit; contact the school directly for details on program flexibility.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements after program completion are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school or relevant state licensing board to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Jamestown Community College at (716) 338-1000 or through its website, https://www.sunyjcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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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.