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SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, New York · Public community college
Address: 640 Bay Rd, Queensbury, NY 12804 · Phone: (518) 743-2200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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SUNY Adirondack is a public trade school in Queensbury, New York offering culinary and pastry programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
SUNY Adirondack has a 37.0% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $14,345 and median earnings of $41,267 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. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 31.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | $27,584 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | 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
SUNY Adirondack is a public campus located in Queensbury, New York. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. The school is accredited, with recognition from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the New York State Board of Regents. Among its trade offerings, the campus most notably awards credentials in Culinary & pastry schools, with 18 completions reported in that program family.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 37.0%, which is below the state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $14,345, and the median earnings for former students 10 years after entry was $41,267. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income students attend this campus.
Based on the reported data, this campus may suit students interested in culinary and pastry training, though information on program length or format is not reported for this campus in federal data, so it's unclear whether offerings are short-term certificates or longer associate-degree tracks. Adult learners or career changers considering this school should contact the campus directly to confirm scheduling and program length before enrolling. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, prospective students can consult the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard or contact the school's accreditors directly.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
SUNY Adirondack's reported trade offerings center on Culinary & pastry schools, with 18 program completions recorded in that family. No other trade program families are listed in federal data for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, SUNY Adirondack is accredited. Its accreditors include the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department.
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 apply for FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants. About 31.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate reported for this campus is 37.0%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $14,345, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings for former students 10 years after entry were $41,267, 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 (518) 743-2200 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
SUNY Adirondack is a public institution, part of the State University of New York system. Public control can affect tuition rates and funding, though specific cost figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can check accreditation and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?188438, or contact the listed accreditors directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Federal data does not report program length or scheduling flexibility, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from this data. Contact the school at (518) 743-2200 to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data. Check with the school or relevant state licensing boards for culinary-related credentials.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach SUNY Adirondack by phone at (518) 743-2200 or visit its website at https://www.sunyacc.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data provided here does not include comparative information on nearby schools' culinary programs. Use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across institutions.
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.