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North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 23 Santanoni Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 · Phone: (518) 891-2915 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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North Country Community College is a public trade/career school in Saranac Lake, NY offering LPN/LVN, radiology & sonography, and massage therapy programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
North Country Community College has a 28.9% completion rate, below the New York state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $12,000 and median earnings of $38,276 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for North Country Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 38.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $54,480 | $67,180 | $76,960 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 44 | not reported | not reported | $9,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | not reported | not reported | $12,000 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 3 | 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
North Country Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible college located in Saranac Lake, NY, a remote-town locale. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with nursing programs additionally overseen by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions. The campus's top trade-related programs are LPN / LVN programs (44 completers), Radiology & sonography programs (10 completers), and Massage therapy schools (3 completers), covering three program families total.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 28.9%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Among the 57 trade completers tracked, median debt at graduation is $12,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,276. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 38.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the roughly 819 undergraduates rely on need-based aid.
This campus may suit students pursuing licensed practical nursing, radiology/sonography, or massage therapy credentials, though specific program lengths are not detailed here, so applicants should confirm schedules directly with the school. Adult learners and career changers considering these health and wellness fields should verify current accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, since figures such as cost of attendance are not reported for this campus in federal data.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
North Country Community College offers LPN / LVN programs (44 completers), Radiology & sonography programs (10 completers), and Massage therapy schools (3 completers), across three program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with nursing programs also overseen by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions.
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 28.9%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $12,000, based on federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,276, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 (518) 891-2915 or visit https://www.nccc.edu/ 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 different funding structures than for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm schedule and duration for LPN, radiology, or massage therapy tracks.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?194028, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers licensed practical nursing, radiology/sonography, and massage therapy programs, fields often pursued by career changers, but specific fit depends on program length and format, which are not detailed in this data—contact the school to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach North Country Community College at (518) 891-2915 or through its website at https://www.nccc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included in this listing's federal data; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings 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.