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Niagara County Community College

Sanborn, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:

Culinary & pastry schoolsRadiology & sonography programsMedical assistant programsSurgical technologist programsPhlebotomy classesLPN / LVN programsWelding schoolsMassage therapy schools
32%completion rate · New York avg 64%
$11,039median debt of graduates
$35,101median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$42,285median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nu (Accredited)
Address: 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY 14132 · Phone: (716) 614-6222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Niagara County Community College is a public trade school in Sanborn, NY offering culinary, radiology, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Niagara County Community College has a 31.8% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $11,039 and median earnings of $42,285 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Niagara County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 32.5% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Niagara County Commun… Niagara County Commun…: 31.8% 31.8% New York average New York average: 64% 64% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Chefs and head cooks$46,260$70,670$93,240
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
Phlebotomists$37,930$50,530$60,320
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$54,480$67,180$76,960
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$43,840$59,140$71,960
Massage therapists$33,280$62,630$90,030

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 28 $40,493 $38,681 $15,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 20 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 19 $24,239 $24,112 $11,970
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 18 $24,239 $24,112 $11,970
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 16 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 14 $40,493 $38,681 $15,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 11 $34,807 $28,816 $11,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 8 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 7 $34,807 $28,816 $11,500
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Associate degree 1 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.

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About this school

Niagara County Community College is a public trade and career school located in Sanborn, New York, and it participates in federal student aid (Title IV), meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used by eligible students. The campus holds accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Physical Therapy Association's Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Its most-awarded trade program areas are culinary and pastry schools, radiology and sonography programs, and medical assistant programs, among 12 total program families offered including welding, phlebotomy, LPN, surgical technology, and massage therapy.

Federal data show a completion rate of 31.8%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,039, and median earnings ten years after entry were $42,285. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 32.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for federal need-based aid.

This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused credentials in fields like culinary arts, radiology, or medical assisting, though the setting (fringe rural) and enrollment size (3,084 undergraduates) should be weighed against individual needs; program length details are not reported here. Prospective students should confirm accreditation status and current outcomes directly through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Niagara County Community College offers 12 program families, with the most-awarded being culinary & pastry schools, radiology & sonography programs, and medical assistant programs. It also offers welding, phlebotomy, LPN, surgical technology, and massage therapy programs.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. Its institutional accreditor is the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and specific programs hold accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 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 participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants if eligible. About 32.5% of students currently receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 31.8%, 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 who borrowed had a median debt of $11,039, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry were $42,285, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (716) 614-6222 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 institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and public accountability standards compared to for-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length details 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 and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?193946, or by contacting the school directly.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers career-focused programs such as culinary arts, radiology, and medical assisting, but specific fit for adult career-changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Specific licensing or certification requirements after program completion are not reported in federal data; contact the school for guidance related to your chosen program.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Niagara County Community College by phone at (716) 614-6222 or visit its website at https://www.niagaracc.suny.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 trade programs is not reported in this dataset; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.

Nearby trade and career schools in New York

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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.

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