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SUNY College of Technology at Canton

Canton, New York · Public college · Training programs available:

Electrician schoolsLPN / LVN programsMedical assistant programsHVAC schoolsAuto mechanic schools
not reportedcompletion rate · New York avg 64%
$20,000median debt of graduates
$42,079median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$47,860median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nu (Accredited)
Address: 34 Cornell Drive, Canton, NY 13617 · Phone: (315) 386-7011 · 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.

SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a public trade and career school in Canton, New York, offering electrician, LPN, and medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of SUNY Canton carry a median debt of $20,000 and earn a median of $47,860 ten years after entry; completion rate versus the state average of 64.0% is not reported for this campus.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for SUNY College of Technology at Canton; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 50.4% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Electricians$45,740$78,750$106,420
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$54,480$67,180$76,960
Medical assistants$37,280$48,000$55,120
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$48,560$74,430$88,130
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$35,470$54,120$73,320

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
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 13 $32,308 $28,236 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 11 $34,379 $33,687 $13,359
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 10 $31,434 $25,194 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 3 $32,026 $32,029 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

SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a public college located in Canton, New York. It is accredited by several bodies including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and it participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. Among its trade-related offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in electrician schools (13 completers), LPN/LVN programs (11 completers), and medical assistant programs (10 completers), alongside programs in HVAC and auto mechanics.

Looking at the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the campus's completion rate compared to the state average of 64.0% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $20,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $47,860. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 50.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled.

This campus, situated in a remote town, offers a mix of shorter trade credentials and longer associate-level programs across its five program families. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on the specific program length and format, which are not detailed here — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes independently, check the listed accreditors and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard entry for this institution before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

SUNY College of Technology at Canton offers five program families in the trade space, with the most completers in electrician schools (13), LPN/LVN programs (11), and medical assistant programs (10). It also offers HVAC and auto mechanic training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and several profession-specific bodies covering dental, physical therapy, and funeral service education.

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, federal loans, and Pell Grants.

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

The campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 64.0%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates who borrowed carry a median debt of $20,000, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,860, 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 (315) 386-7011 or visit canton.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 often means lower published tuition for state residents compared to for-profit schools, though actual costs are not reported here.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program durations for specific trades.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can review the school's accreditors listed above and check its entry on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?196015.

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

Fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from the data provided, since program schedules and formats are not reported. Contact the school to discuss options for working adults.

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

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school or the relevant program accreditor listed above for details.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach SUNY College of Technology at Canton at (315) 386-7011 or through its website at https://www.canton.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this data set; consult the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.

Other trade and career schools in Canton, NY

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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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