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Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: One Education Dr, Garden City, NY 11530 · Phone: (516) 572-7501 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Nassau Community College is a public trade and career school in Garden City, NY, offering medical billing & coding, radiology & sonography, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Nassau Community College has a 23.4% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $48,248 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; the school accepts federal financial aid (FAFSA/Pell), and about 38.6% 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 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Surgical technologists | $53,680 | $79,550 | $98,140 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $46,260 | $70,670 | $93,240 |
| Construction laborers | $34,320 | $55,930 | $79,420 |
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 | Associate degree | 33 | $65,342 | $66,653 | $13,807 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 25 | $39,253 | $36,848 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 24 | $51,114 | $55,512 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $65,342 | $66,653 | $13,807 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | $28,309 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | $28,309 | 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
Nassau Community College is a public community college in Garden City, New York, operating with federal financial aid eligibility (Title IV) and accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with specialized accreditors covering nursing, physical therapy, radiologic technology, and funeral service education. Among its trade and career program families are medical billing & coding, radiology & sonography, medical assistant, surgical technology, culinary, and construction trades programs. The most-awarded programs are medical billing & coding (34 completions), radiology & sonography (33), and medical assistant (24), out of 140 total trade completers reported.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.4%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,248. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.6% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Undergraduate enrollment overall is 10,630.
This large-suburb campus offers a mix of shorter certificate-style programs and longer associate degree pathways across health and technical fields, which may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, though program length details are not specified here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Nassau Community College offers programs including medical billing & coding, radiology & sonography, medical assistant, surgical technology, culinary, and construction trades. The top three by completions are medical billing & coding (34), radiology & sonography (33), and medical assistant (24).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited, primarily through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission.
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 and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 23.4%, 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?
Median debt for graduates is reported at $10,500.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,248, 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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Nassau Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state as well as federal funding.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly at (516) 572-7501 or visit ncc.edu for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter certificate programs and associate degrees in health and technical fields, which may appeal to adult career changers, though specific scheduling or program-length details for adults are not reported in this data.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Nassau Community College at (516) 572-7501 or through its website at https://www.ncc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; check the College Scorecard link for side-by-side outcome comparisons.
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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.