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Orange County Community College
Middletown, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 115 South St, Middletown, NY 10940 · Phone: (845) 344-6222 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2023 · Warning or Equivalent-Factors Affecting Academic Quality · American Occupational Therapy Association; Dec 2024 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Orange County Community College is a public trade and career school in Middletown, New York offering medical assistant, dental hygiene, and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Orange County Community College has a 25.2% completion rate, below the New York state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $12,000 and median earnings of $44,117 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Orange County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 28.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,280 | $48,000 | $55,120 |
| Dental hygienists | $77,680 | $106,130 | $121,740 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,540 | $98,470 | $110,950 |
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 and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 17 | $38,815 | $36,560 | $9,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $54,555 | $58,970 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $60,406 | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | $38,815 | $36,560 | $9,500 |
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
Orange County Community College is a public college in Middletown, New York, operating under Title IV federal financial aid rules, meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to pay for programs here. The school holds accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditors 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 most-awarded trade programs are medical assistant programs (29 completers), dental hygiene programs (17 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (14 completers).
Federal data shows a completion rate of 25.2%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $44,117. About 28.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a small suburb, serves both recent graduates and adult career changers pursuing licensed healthcare trade fields such as dental hygiene and radiologic technology, though specific program lengths are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcomes directly through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, since some 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?
Orange County Community College's top programs by completers are medical assistant programs (29), dental hygiene programs (17), and radiology & sonography programs (14), across a total of 4 program families.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from bodies such as the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible 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 25.2%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%, per federal Scorecard data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $12,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $44,117, per the 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 (845) 344-6222 or visit sunyorange.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents compared to for-profit institutions, though exact costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review detailed outcome data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard page for this school (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?194240).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program length or scheduling, but the presence of licensed healthcare trade programs like dental hygiene and radiologic technology suggests options for career changers; contact the school to confirm fit for your situation.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in this data, but programs such as dental hygiene and radiologic technology are typically linked to state licensure; confirm specific requirements with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Orange County Community College at (845) 344-6222 or through its website, sunyorange.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?194240) to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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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.