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Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1000 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623 · Phone: (585) 292-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Monroe Community College is a public trade and career school in Rochester, NY offering dental assistant, auto mechanic, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Monroe Community College has a 26.7% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $9,750 and median earnings of $40,174 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Monroe Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants used by 50.4% of students, is available at this Title IV-eligible school.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assistants | $36,410 | $48,110 | $58,630 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,470 | $54,120 | $73,320 |
| Dental hygienists | $77,680 | $106,130 | $121,740 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $48,560 | $74,430 | $88,130 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $39,890 | $48,400 | $63,870 |
| Surgical technologists | $53,680 | $79,550 | $98,140 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $43,840 | $59,140 | $71,960 |
| 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
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
Monroe Community College is a public college located in Rochester, New York, operating with Title IV federal aid eligibility. The school holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditation from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its trade and career offerings span dental assisting, auto mechanics, dental hygiene, radiology technology, HVAC, EMT training, surgical technology, welding, and culinary arts, with the top programs by completions being dental assistant schools (31), auto mechanic schools (26), and dental hygiene programs (24).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 26.7%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,750, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $40,174. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 50.4% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a student body with substantial financial need.
This campus offers a wide range of program families, from shorter certificate-style trades like welding and HVAC to more clinically intensive fields like dental hygiene and radiology technology, though specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify current program offerings, accreditation status, and licensing requirements directly with the school. Outcomes and cost details can be independently confirmed through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Monroe Community College offers programs in dental assisting, auto mechanics, dental hygiene, radiology technology, HVAC, EMT training, surgical technology, welding, and culinary arts. The top programs by completions are dental assistant schools, auto mechanic schools, and dental hygiene programs.
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 the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 50.4% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate at this campus is 26.7%, which is below the state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $9,750, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for graduates of this school are $40,174 ten years after entry, 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 (585) 292-2000 or visit https://www.monroecc.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Monroe Community College is a public school, which typically means lower tuition costs for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding support.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are 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 outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?193326.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Specific fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from federal data alone, as program lengths and schedule formats are not reported. Contact the school directly to discuss options for adult learners.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Monroe Community College by phone at (585) 292-2000 or visit their website at https://www.monroecc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not included in this listing. Use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?193326 to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.