Career Training Path › New York › Mohawk Valley Community College
Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1101 Sherman Dr, Utica, NY 13501 · Phone: (315) 792-5400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Mohawk Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Utica, New York, offering welding, aviation maintenance, and construction trades programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Mohawk Valley Community College has a 37.9% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $11,000 and median earnings of $39,850 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Mohawk Valley Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 31.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,840 | $59,140 | $71,960 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $63,380 | $102,800 | $240,310 |
| Construction laborers | $34,320 | $55,930 | $79,420 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,560 | $74,430 | $88,130 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,260 | $70,670 | $93,240 |
| Surgical technologists | $53,680 | $79,550 | $98,140 |
| Medical records specialists | $40,730 | $61,720 | $79,120 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,890 | $48,400 | $63,870 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 30 | $46,160 | $38,289 | $6,875 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 25 | $34,842 | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $46,596 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $46,596 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $46,596 | not reported | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $34,842 | 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
Mohawk Valley Community College is a public college in Utica, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education along with several program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The campus awards the most completions in welding schools, aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, and construction trades programs, and offers 15 program families overall including HVAC, culinary, surgical technology, medical billing and coding, EMT training, and CNC machining.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 37.9%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Median debt among graduates is $11,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,850. About 31.1% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a small city setting with about 2,950 undergraduates and 153 trade program completers, offers a mix of shorter trade credentials and longer associate-degree programs across its 15 program families. The variety of program lengths may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career-changers, though specific schedule and format details are not stated in this data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome figures directly through the school and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Mohawk Valley Community College offers 15 program families, with the most completions in welding schools, aviation maintenance (A&P) schools, and construction trades programs. It also includes HVAC, culinary, radiology technology, surgical technology, medical billing and coding, EMT training, and CNC machining programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, among others.
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 37.9%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $11,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,850, per federal 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 directly at (315) 792-5400 or visit https://www.mvcc.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which typically means lower in-state tuition and eligibility for state funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this 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 through the listed accreditors and check outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?193283.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter trade programs and longer associate-degree programs across 15 program families, which may suit adult career-changers, though specific scheduling details are not reported in this data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school at (315) 792-5400 or visit https://www.mvcc.edu/ for specifics on each program.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Mohawk Valley Community College by phone at (315) 792-5400 or visit their website at https://www.mvcc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trades is not reported in this data. Check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?193283 to compare outcomes across schools.
Nearby trade and career schools in New York
- Apex Technical SchoolLong Island City, NY · 78% completion
- Institute of Culinary EducationNew York, NY · career college
- Culinary Institute of AmericaHyde Park, NY · college
- Bryant & Stratton College-OnlineOrchard Park, NY · college
- Erie 1 BOCESWest Seneca, NY · 96% completion
- Hunter Business SchoolLevittown, NY · 85% completion
- SUNY College of Technology at AlfredAlfred, NY · college
- Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy, NY · 35% completion
See all trade and career schools in New York or search by ZIP code.
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.